Presented by ONU Strickler Planetarium
The Christmas Star
Friday, November 20, 2026 · 7:30 PM
ONU Strickler Planetarium 1 University Ave Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914-1996Schedules and locations may change. Always confirm details with ONU Strickler Planetarium.
Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet, or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions are discussed in this show from the Charles W. Brown Planetarium.
Suitable Audience: general audience, 4th grade and above
Approximate Running Time: 22 minutes
Main Themes: Christmas, star of Bethlehem, astronomical history
Captions Available: Yes
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