Published: Sept. 22, 1999

To some people, stars are just lights in the sky. To others, they form wonderful shapes, images, and even constellations and calendars.

University of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Astronomy professor Catharine Garmany, who will be presenting the Fiske PlanetariumÂ’s live astronomy show "Constellations and Calendars" on Oct. 1 and Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m., falls into the latter category.

"People just want to understand the sky," Garmany said. "And as an astronomer, I want to help them see whatÂ’s up there."

During her live show from Fiske Planetarium, Garmany will introduce the audience to the night sky and give them a tour of the constellations in the sky above Boulder. She also will discuss the history of calendars and how our ancestors viewed the sky — mankind’s original clock and calendar.

"The live astronomy show is meant to give people who have always wondered about star gazing a little background on how to find stars and constellations," Garmany said. "I also will give them a little history too."

Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children and seniors. Tickets go on sale at 7 p.m. the night of the show.

For more information about the Fiske Planetarium and other shows and programs offered to the public and educators, call (303) 492-5002, or visit the Web site at .