Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

Wisconsin Science Festival starts next week! Be sure to check out all the awesome science opportunities in our area!

And, don't forget to save the date for our program at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium on Wednesday, October 22nd. Please RSVP to save your seat!

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Have a great Thursday!


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The first meteor shower this month peaks tonight (weather permitting)! Check out the Draconids just after nightfall. But, just be aware that our beautiful-almost-Full Moon will reduce the number of meteors that can be seen.

Source: timeanddate.com

Do you crave to learn more about astronomy? We have a great opportunity for you: an adult education class at the Milwaukee Public Museum! Follow the link to learn more!

https://www.mpm.edu/plan-visit/theater-planetarium/deep-space-astronomy-education-course-adults

This month's full Moon is not only a Harvest Moon, but also a Super Moon! 🌕 It's at its closest point to Earth, making it appear bigger and brighter than usual. The next two Full Moons will also be Super Moons, getting even closer to Earth! 🌖

SOURCE: adlerplanetarium.org

Here's our schedule for the week!

'One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure' is a great show for young audiences, so if you and your kiddos haven't seen it yet, be sure to join us!

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Saturday vibes! 🎉 Catch our Halloween-themed shows: Spooky Space! (11am, $5), Waukesha Reads: Sky Tellers (12pm, FREE), and Halloween: Celestial Origins (1pm, $5). Tix: hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com

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Have you hiked the 'Purple Planetary Pathway' yet? Fall would be the perfect time! During Summer 2024, along with Retzer Nature Center, we transformed Retzer's purple loop into an 'out of this world' hiking experience. The trail, approximately 4500ft long, features signs highlighting planets and other astronomical objects within our solar system, showcasing some of Waukesha County's prettiest sights. Check it out if you can! Let us know what you think!

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Happy October! Celebrate the new month with a planetarium show today. 'Nine Planets & Counting' does a great job teaching all about the neighbors in our solar system. The show starts at 11am; join us if you can!

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We're excited to once again be part of the annual Waukesha Reads program! Join us this Saturday at 12pm for 'Sky Tellers: The Myths, The Magic and The Mysteries of the Universe.' It's a beautiful show and will be a great supplement to this year's book, 'The Seed Keeper.'

We are so excited to be a part of Wisconsin Science Festival!

Michelle Thaller, astrophysicist & retired NASA science communicator, will be here on October 22nd with her presentation." Save your spot at https://bit.ly.MichelleThallerPresentation!

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It's going to be a busy week at the planetarium!
Our first sunset meditation of the fall will be Wednesday night. Also, our program for Waukesha Reads will be at noon on Saturday! Lots of opportunities to check us out!
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Join us tonight to check out the night sky at our Public Skywatching Night! We'll start around 7:30pm and we'll be out for a couple of hours! Bring your bug spray and your questions!

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Last chance! Catch 'Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival' at 11am & 'Einstein's Gravity Playlist' at 1pm. Get tix at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com or at the door!

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"🌌 Fun Fact Friday! 🌌
Did you know that Saturn is so light it could float in water (if you could find a bathtub big enough)? 🛁🪐

Even though it's the second-largest planet in our solar system, Saturn is made mostly of hydrogen and helium, making it less dense than water. So technically… it’s a giant floating balloon in space! 🎈💫

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It was a beautiful morning for solar observing with 5th graders from Rose Glen! Thanks to Waukesha Education Foundation and @generac for the grants to make solar observing possible for every @waukeshaschooldistrict 5th grade student.

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Calling all Adults- Interested in joining a class? Join Bob Bonadurer at MPM for a 5-week introduction course called Deep Space 3 Adult Education Class.
https://www.mpm.edu/plan-visit/theater-planetarium/deep-space-astronomy-education-course-adults

It's official! Join us for our public stargazing night this Saturday, starting at 7:30pm!

Bring yourselves and probably some bug spray...and any other astronomy questions you may have!

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Field trip season has begun! We're thrilled to welcome @waukeshaschooldistrict Kindergarten classes from @hawelem , @PrairiePumas, @LowellLeopards or @LowellPTOWaukesha and @HShedgehogs Elementary and 5th graders from Rose Glen & @HShedgehogs will also be visiting.