KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Taylor Observatory-Norton Planetarium will host its seasonal presentations of “The Mystery of the Christmas Star” beginning Saturday, Nov. 24.

The shows will take place at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sundays through Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013.

Journey back 2.000 years to Bethlehem as they seek to discover which ancient star was the one the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus.

This modern retelling of the Christmas story also investigates possible dates for the birth of Christ and looks at recorded sightings of significant astronomical events during this important time in history.

What signs in the sky could have been so intriguing as to cause the wise men to cross a desert in search of the newborn King?

“Mystery of the Christmas Star” will answer all of these questions and more, while charming audiences of all ages.

Ticket prices are $5 for adults and $3 for children under age 12.

For more information, visit www.taylorobservatory.org and check its “Planetarium Programs and Movies Page.”

The Taylor Observatory-Norton Planetarium is located at 5725 Oak Hills Lane, Kelseyville.