Schedule

This schedule is tentative and subject to change.

FRIDAY
JULY 21,
2023

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM - FRIDAY NIGHT PANEL DISCUSSION
A panel of experts will meet to give their perspectives on the upcoming 2024 eclipse and answer questions from the audience. The public is invited to participate in-person or virtually.

Cost: FREE and open to the public, no tickets required.

In-Person Participation:

  • Doors open at 6:00 pm

  • Location: University Center Ballroom, 388 Henderson Ave, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

  • Parking: Free parking available in the two parking lots west of the building and across the street from the first-floor entrance.

Virtual Participation:

  • University Website: Link

9:00 PM to 10:00 PM - NIGHT SKY OBSERVING
Southeast Missouri State University Department of Chemistry and Physics invites the public to a night sky viewing with their Portable Astronomical Observatory.
Location: TBD
Cost: Free and open to the public.

Hours

10:00 AM - OUTDOOR SOLAR VIEWING (WEATHER PERMITTING)
10:00 AM - DOORS OPEN FOR INDOOR ACTIVITIES
5:00 PM - SHOW ENDS

Location: Show Me Center Main Entrance
Cost: Free for tickets ordered in advance.
$3.00/person for tickets on the day of the event
Parking: Free parking available.

Details

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM - OUTDOOR SOLAR VIEWING
Weather permitting, telescopes will be set up at the entrance to the Show Me Center for solar viewing. Demonstrations of equipment and other activities are also planned.
Location: Show Me Center Forecourt
Cost: Free and open to the public.

SATURDAY
JULY 22,
2023

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM - EDUCATIONAL/ACTIVITY CENTER
An educational/activity center will be available to learn more about the science of solar eclipses and how to make the most of experiencing a solar eclipse. Indoor activities at each educational table will be offered in 30-minute sessions. To ensure a quality experience, participation at each table for a session is limited to ticket holders. Tickets are FREE for expo ticket holders must be obtained by visiting the Expo’s “Information Center”. No advance ticket purchase options are available.
Location: Show Me Center Floor
Cost: Free to Expo Ticket Holders

11:00 AM to 5:00 PM - CONCESSION AREA
The Show-Me-Center will have a concession area open for the convenience of Expo Ticket Holders.
Location: Show Me Center Concession Area

CONCESSIONS:

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM - MAIN FLOOR
Present your ticket to claim your goodie bag, including your free eclipse glasses and explore the exhibits! Take a look at the floor map to locate the exhibits that you don’t want to miss. Be sure to stop by the “INFORMATION CENTER” to obtain activity tickets for the interactive kids exhibits. First come, first served.

MAIN EXHIBIT FLOOR (INDOOR)

SPEAKER AREAS:

The Expo will host two theaters of speakers during the day. The “Diamond Ring” Theater will seat 250+ people and the “Bailey’s Beads” theater will seat 150+ people. Seating is theater style with open seating.
Location: Show Me Center Floor
Free to Expo Ticket Holders.
Open seating available on first-come, first served basis.

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM - “DIAMOND RING” THEATER
Our “Diamond Ring” theater area will host talks throughout the day to help you better understand and prepare for the 2023 and 2024 solar eclipses. Topics will include eclipse basics, weather, where to go, how to prepare, and more.

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - ‘BAILEY’S BEADS” THEATER
Our “Bailey’s Beads” theater will host speakers offering more technical presentations related to solar eclipses. Topics will include how to photograph eclipses, how the Sun works, and more.

ACTIVITY CENTER:

A variety of indoor and outdoor activities are planned throughout the day to make the Expo even more exciting for all ages.

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