Western Washington University Planetarium

Haggard Hall 313 Western Washington University College of Sciences and Technology Physics/Astronomy Dept. Bellingham, WA USA

An academic facility dedicated to preserving the arts, skills, and science of astronomy, and of cultural starlore.

Here is a multi-cultural collection of sayings about Creation, Life, Knowlege and Reality, from around the globe and throughout history. A diversity of viewpoints; everyone from Aristotle to the Zuni Indians. This page has been online since 1995 and on most days it is the most visited page on the website.

Private Group
Presentations Available Scouts, classes, dorms, clubs, office staff, birthday and other private parties etc. You can request that a customized presentation be added to our schedule for your private group to enjoy.
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SKYMOBILE
Astronomical utilities designed for your mobile phone browser.

2009
The International
Year of Astronomy!
2009 marks the 400th anniversary of Galileo's first astronomical observations of the sky with a telescope.
The International Astronomical Union and the United Nations have proclaimed 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy to spread awareness of astronomy�s contributions to society and culture, stimulate young people�s interest in science, portray astronomy as a global peaceful endeavor, and nourish a scientific outlook in society (more).

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American Indian Sky

Names American tribes used for the Big Dipper, Milky Way, Aurora, and other celestial objects.

Medicine Wheels

Just one of the names given to structures built by natives of the American Great Plains.

American Indian Starlore

Legends American Indian tribes have told for millenia about things in the sky.

American Indian Moons

Names American Indian tribes used to identify each of the full moons that occur during the year.