MARSHALL — The SMSU Planetarium will present its Christmas show series starting tonight, December 20, at 7 p.m. The program includes an exploration of the mystery of Christmas, information about NASA’s Parker Solar Probe mission studying the Sun, and a holiday-themed laser light show.

Additional showtimes are scheduled for Saturday, December 21, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 22, at 2 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served.

The planetarium is located in the Science & Math building at SMSU. Tickets are $5 at the door, with free admission for current SMSU students who show a valid ID.