For decades, Fiske Planetarium at the University of Colorado Boulder has captivated audiences.

Now, the planetarium — which offers astronomy displays and laser light shows — is kicking off an academic-year-long celebration with special events each month to commemorate its 50th anniversary. The celebration began Friday, which marked exactly 50 years since Fiske first opened its doors to the community.

Fiske offers the largest planetarium dome between Chicago and Los Angeles, according to CU’s website, and serves about 75,000 people each year. It’s open to the public every Thursday through Sunday and offers a wide range of programming, including full-dome films, star talks, live talks, laser shows, concerts and theatrical productions. It also hosts large public gatherings during celestial

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