By: Gary Simmons

MUSKEGON – Throughout November and December, Muskegon Community College’s (MCC) Carr-Fles Planetarium will present a free holiday themed show Mystery of the Christmas Star, about the scientific origins of the star that prophesied the birth of Jesus Christ.

This show looks at all the possible celestial bodies that could have pointed the Three Wise Men to the location of Jesus’ birthplace 2,000 years ago, while also going into interesting information about ancient astronomy as well as a look into how our current calendar system dates events from this event.

The 30-minute show runs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 p.m from Nov. 3 to Dec 10. It will not be open Thanksgiving. No reservation required, just simply visit the location at the time of screening.

This presentation is appropriate for children 6 and up.

The Carr-Fles Planetarium is located in room 1073 at MCC’s main campus, 221 S. Quarterline Rd.