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Those interested in the stars and astronomy have the opportunity to attend programs put on by the WSU astronomy program.

In 2014, WSU’s Planetarium initiated the “series of informative and entertaining shows (that) have proven very popular,” according WSU’s physics and astronomy website.

This semester, the first of these programs is called Rock the Rocks, a “quirky (and rather loud) Fantasia celebrating the exploration of the solar system,” according to the website.

Guy Worthey is one of the individuals in charge of these planetarium events, including Rock the Rocks.

“This particular program is set to music and shows a lot of pretty pictures,” Worthy said. “It’s different from others we’ve done because there isn’t one presenter, it’s more of a movie.”

This event will be the first time the public experiences the new projection system upgrade.

“Compared to the lightbulb surrounded by a steel ball with holes (from before), this 4K digital projection system is amazing,” Worthey said.

Because of the upgraded projection system, the images for Rock the Rocks will be in higher definition than images from past programs.

Along with the these images, the crowd will get to experience great background music, Worthey said.

According to the website, the music will include “enough bass to make your bones rattle.”

This program will include segments about the planets, and the history behind important developments in space exploration. Worthey described the section explaining the history of the United States’ space exploration and the focus on the North American X-15 plane as some of his favorite.

“Believe it or not, we’re going to try to teach relativity in the middle of (the program) too, I think the crowd will enjoy that. This program will have more cinematic value rather than just being interesting,” Worthey said.

WSU Planetarium’s Rock the Rocks will premiere at 7 p.m. today and 5 p.m. on Sunday in room Sloan 231. General admission is $5, cash or check only.