Special Event: Earthlight World with Dr. Sian Proctor

Event details Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Location: B117C Planetarium About this event *Tickets for seating inside the planetarium are SOLD OUT. We are now offering reserved seating for our classroom space (B-136) which will provide a livestream of the talk happening inside the planetarium. Everyone is welcome to attend the reception with Sian after the talk. We are proud to welcome astronaut, poet, geologist, and artist Dr. Sian Proctor to Seminole State as part of the college's Speaker Series. The keynote talk begins at 5 pm and doors open to the planetarium at 4:30 pm. The event is FREE to attend. Dr.Sian Proctor will share how she discovered EarthLight from space and and how that has transformed the way she sees our EarthLight World now that she is back home. In this inspirational keynote, you will leave with a new perspective about our planet, life, and letting your EarthLight shine. A special planetarium fulldome show "EarthLight World: An Astronaut's Journey" will be presented at 7 pm. Those interested will receive a paper ticket handed out on a first come, first served basis when arriving and checking in at the event. Showtime is around 40 minutes. EarthLight World Planetarium Experience This original Planetarium show offers a rare and deeply human perspective on spaceflight. Inspired by her book and personal journey, Dr. Proctor reflects on the transformative experience of seeing Earth from orbit, illuminated by what she calls "Earthlight." Blending cutting-edge technology and 360-degree visuals with Dr. Proctor's voice, artistry, and storytelling, the show weaves together Afrofuturism, poetry, and personal reflection to create a one-of-a-kind immersive journey where art, science, and imagination meet. Official event details: https://www.seminolestate.edu/ssap/signMeUp/widget/cms5/eventDate/615127