This might be a good time to try and spot Mercury in the morning sky. It appears to be at its farthest distance from the Sun in the morning sky. Start looking after 4am to take a peek!
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Have a great week, everyone! If you have a dino lover in your life, ""Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs"" is definitely a must-see planetarium show!
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#wherethestarshangout
Hooray for Saturday!
At 11am, we will feature ""3-2-1 Liftoff! Space Adventure of Elon the hamster."" At 1pm, join us for a brand new show ""The Artistic Universe."" Both shows are $5 & tickets may be pre-purchased at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com!
Have a great weekend!
At 11am, we will feature ""3-2-1 Liftoff! Space Adventure of Elon the hamster."" At 1pm, join us for a brand new show ""The Artistic Universe."" Both shows are $5 & tickets may be pre-purchased at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com!
Have a great weekend!
It's time for ""Fun Fact Friday"" again!
☀️ Think the Sun is big? Think again.
Our Sun is massive — 865,000 miles in diameter and 1.3 million times bigger than Earth. Even from 93 million miles away, it warms our faces every day.
But in the grand scale of the universe… it’s actually tiny. 🔭
Meet Stephenson 2-18 — the largest known star. A red supergiant (possibly even a hypergiant) sitting 18,900 light-years away in the Scutum constellation.
How big is it? 🤯
⭐️ 2,150x larger than the Sun
🪐 If it replaced the Sun, its surface would reach Saturn
💡 Light would take 9 hours to travel around it (vs. 14.5 seconds for our Sun)
☀️ You could fit 10 billion Suns inside it
Space is wildly vast — and humbling.
📸: NASA"
☀️ Think the Sun is big? Think again.
Our Sun is massive — 865,000 miles in diameter and 1.3 million times bigger than Earth. Even from 93 million miles away, it warms our faces every day.
But in the grand scale of the universe… it’s actually tiny. 🔭
Meet Stephenson 2-18 — the largest known star. A red supergiant (possibly even a hypergiant) sitting 18,900 light-years away in the Scutum constellation.
How big is it? 🤯
⭐️ 2,150x larger than the Sun
🪐 If it replaced the Sun, its surface would reach Saturn
💡 Light would take 9 hours to travel around it (vs. 14.5 seconds for our Sun)
☀️ You could fit 10 billion Suns inside it
Space is wildly vast — and humbling.
📸: NASA"
Are you looking for an ""out-of-this-world"" book to read? Check out this great list of books that The Adler Planetarium compiled & shared recently!
https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/blog/astronomy-space-science-books/
Source: adlerplanetarium.org
https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/blog/astronomy-space-science-books/
Source: adlerplanetarium.org
Summer is sadly winding down. So, if visiting the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium and Retzer Nature Center is on your list, come visit today to take in a show and enjoy this beautiful Wednesday!
At 11:00am, we'll be showing ""Space Aliens: Looking for Life in the Universe."" Later at 1pm, join us for ""Chasing the Ghost Particle: From the South Pole to the Edge of the Universe."" Tickets are just $5.00/person!
At 11:00am, we'll be showing ""Space Aliens: Looking for Life in the Universe."" Later at 1pm, join us for ""Chasing the Ghost Particle: From the South Pole to the Edge of the Universe."" Tickets are just $5.00/person!
It is peak time to observe the Perseid Meteor Shower!
We will compete a little bit with the waning-gibbous Moon that rises shortly before 10pm, so be aware that meteors will be fainter. Under clear skies, one could see 50-75 meteors/hour. However, with the moon lit and possible light pollution, you could see around 12 meteors/hour. Face east, look up, and settle in for 15-20 minutes outside to let your eyes adjust to the darkness. Then, watch for quick streaks of light...meteors!
Source: adlerplanetarium.org
We will compete a little bit with the waning-gibbous Moon that rises shortly before 10pm, so be aware that meteors will be fainter. Under clear skies, one could see 50-75 meteors/hour. However, with the moon lit and possible light pollution, you could see around 12 meteors/hour. Face east, look up, and settle in for 15-20 minutes outside to let your eyes adjust to the darkness. Then, watch for quick streaks of light...meteors!
Source: adlerplanetarium.org
Get ready for a rare celestial treat! Wake up early on August 12th to spot Venus & Jupiter in a spectacular close encounter, just 1° apart in the sky! This unique astronomical event is a must-see & you won't want to miss it.
Check out this week's schedule!
Also, keep in mind this Wednesday is the last week that we will offer at 1pm show. We will go back to just an 11am show after this week.
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Also, keep in mind this Wednesday is the last week that we will offer at 1pm show. We will go back to just an 11am show after this week.
#wherethestarshangout
Catch the full Sturgeon Moon tonight! 🌕
Join us at Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium for 'Cosmic Soundscapes' sound bath at 6pm. Tix: https://www.soulshineyoga.org/store/p/cosmic-soundscapes-a-journey-to-the-stars-within #wherethestarshangout
Join us at Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium for 'Cosmic Soundscapes' sound bath at 6pm. Tix: https://www.soulshineyoga.org/store/p/cosmic-soundscapes-a-journey-to-the-stars-within #wherethestarshangout
Summer is winding down. Have you visited us yet at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium?
We have 2 shows on the schedule today!
At 11am, check out ""Mayan Archaeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe."" Later at 1pm, join us for ""Cleopatra's Universe.""
Tickets are $5!!!
We have 2 shows on the schedule today!
At 11am, check out ""Mayan Archaeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe."" Later at 1pm, join us for ""Cleopatra's Universe.""
Tickets are $5!!!
Have you hiked the ""Purple Planetary Pathway"" recently?!
Last summer, with the help of local Scouts/volunteers, signs were installed along Retzer's purple loop to transform it into a "out of this world" hiking experience! Check it out, if you can! Let us know what you think!
Last summer, with the help of local Scouts/volunteers, signs were installed along Retzer's purple loop to transform it into a "out of this world" hiking experience! Check it out, if you can! Let us know what you think!
Saturn will be readily visible in the evening sky this month! It rises in the east around 10:30pm at the start of the month, and around 8:30 pm by the end of August.
SOURCE: adlerplanetarium.org
SOURCE: adlerplanetarium.org
Here's our schedule for this week!
Don't forget about the amazing opportunity for a sound bath experience at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium! Tickets for this special event are available at www.soulshineyoga.org!
Hope to see you under the dome very soon!
Don't forget about the amazing opportunity for a sound bath experience at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium! Tickets for this special event are available at www.soulshineyoga.org!
Hope to see you under the dome very soon!
A new month means another fantastic pair of planetarium shows!
Today at 11am for ""3-2-1 Liftoff: Space Adventure of Elon the Hamster."" A favorite for our younger visitors!
Then at 1pm, come see a NEW show for the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium, ""The Artistic Universe.""
Today at 11am for ""3-2-1 Liftoff: Space Adventure of Elon the Hamster."" A favorite for our younger visitors!
Then at 1pm, come see a NEW show for the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium, ""The Artistic Universe.""
Today is the big day and we are excited!
To celebrate the Retzer Beer Garden, we will presenting the thrilling show ""Rovers, Rockets & Rock 'n Roll! It is a new to our dome & is a one-of-a-kind experience! Showtimes are at 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm and will go on rain or shine!
To celebrate the Retzer Beer Garden, we will presenting the thrilling show ""Rovers, Rockets & Rock 'n Roll! It is a new to our dome & is a one-of-a-kind experience! Showtimes are at 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm and will go on rain or shine!
Did you purchase your tickets yet for ""Rovers, Rockets & Rock 'n Roll?"" It is TOMORROW night, August 1st.
This is a special event to celebrate the annual Retzer Beer Garden! Showtimes are at 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm and will go on rain or shine!
This is a special event to celebrate the annual Retzer Beer Garden! Showtimes are at 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm and will go on rain or shine!
It's another busy day! Some of the staff is at Lake Country Family Fun Hartland Kids Day, while others are working two great public shows Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium
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From July 29-31, the Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks. This annual event favors the southerly latitudes in the northern hemisphere, though all observers can see some of these slow-moving meteors. The maximum hourly rate can reach 15-20 meteors in dark sky.
Are you interested in becoming an amateur stargazer? We have starter stargazing kits for families to check out & borrow to give it a try for FREE! All you need to do is become a Friend of the Planetarium and you can check out these backpacks and start exploring the night sky.
