KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Taylor Observatory-Norton Planetarium will offer several presentations of “Mystery of the Christmas Star” this month and next month.

The presentations will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17; Saturday, Dec. 18; Friday, Dec. 24; Saturday, Dec. 25; and Friday, Jan. 7.

Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater, “Mystery of the Christmas Star” allows audiences to journey back 2,000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus.

The show investigates possible dates for the birth of Christ and looks at recorded sightings of significant astronomical events during this timeframe.

What signs in the sky could have been remarkable enough to cause the wise men to travel across the desert from Babylon to Bethlehem just to see a newborn King? This modern retelling of the Christmas story is sure to charm and captivate audiences of all ages.

The planetarium is a perfect place to study this because of its ability to exactly reproduce the skies as seen from Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago.

Show prices are $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12.

The show is not recommended for children under age 6.

Reservations are recommended.

For more information, visit www.taylorobservatory.org or call 707-262-4121.

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