Roy L. Wiley

The Roy L. and Clara Belle Wiley Planetarium is located in Walters Hall on the Delta State University campus in Cleveland. It was founded in 1976 and is named for Mr. Roy Lee Wiley and his wife. The planetarium is used for university astronomy classes and also presents special programs for schools and the general public.

Mr. Wiley taught physics at Delta State from 1942 to 1975. He was known as a challenging teacher whose keen mind set a rapid pace for his students as he expertly and nimbly explained the intricacies of complex problems. Mr. Wiley celebrated his 99th birthday in 2006.

Planetarium Director:	Dr. Alina Gabryszewska-Kukawa
Mailing Address:	Box 3262, Delta State University, Cleveland, MS 38733
Phone:	662-846-4478 FAX: 662-846-4798
E-mail:	akukawa@deltastate.edu

Planetarium shows - Fall 2006

School shows

Preschool, Elementary School:	“COSMIC ADVENTURE”
Junior High, High School:	“SOLAR SYSTEM YESTERDAY VS. TODAY...HAS PLUTO BEEN STOLEN?”

Both school shows run 45-50 minutes and can be scheduled at the following times.

Tuesdays:	1:00 p.m., 2:15 p.m.
Wednesdays, Fridays:	10:45 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m.

To schedule a show for your class, call the Division of Biological and Physical Sciences at 662-846-4240

Public shows (adults)

“OUR SOLAR SYSTEM HAS BEEN CHANGED:”	November 3rd November 17th December 1st
CHRISTMAS SHOW:	December 8th December 15th

Public shows begin at 7:00 p.m. The entrance to the planetarium is located on the east side of Walters Hall along 4th Avenue

Bradley Davis

School shows

Public shows (adults)