Come see us for the fun show ""3-2-1 Liftoff! Space Adventure of Elon the Hamster"" today at 11am! And of course, following the show, we'll share a star talk to make sure you know ""what's up?"" in your backyard evening sky!
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Have you hiked the Purple Planetary Pathway yet?!
In August, with the help of local Scouts and volunteers, signs were installed along Retzer's purple loop to transform it into an "out of this world" hiking experience!
Check it out & Let us know what you think!
Do U want to see a meteor shower show? All U need to do is head to a dark sky location to try & see the Orionids. The next few nights are typically when they peak. The Orionids are visible through November 7th. Remember that Orionids will radiate from the constellation Orion!
Come & get into the Halloween spirit at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium today!
At 11am, check out the show "Spooky Space!" At 1pm, we feature the show "Supermassive Blackholes-Unveiling the Invisible."
Tickets are $5/person and are available at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com
IT'S FREE PASS FRIDAY!!!
Fall 2024 has been beautiful so far! Are you seeing pretty fall colors yet? If so, feel free to share your favorite picture, and its location, in the comments!
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Tonight's full moon is a special one! It is a Supermoon, meaning it will appear larger than normal. It is physically closer to us on Earth, the closest distance of all of 2024, 222,058 miles!
Be sure to take a peek at this beautiful sight tonight!
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Join Retzer& @hdplanetarium in 1 week for Outdoor Classroom at Night! Fun, family-friendly costumes are encouraged!
Naturalists will share all about the animals who are out & about at night! Then, see a planetarium show "Constellation: Adventures Connecting Earth to Sky."
Wisconsin Science Festival is here!
We are participating this year. On Wed., join us for Spooky Space at 11am and/or Sunset Meditation at 6:30pm! Then, this weekend, our Sat. shows at 11am & 1pm are also part of the event! More details @ wisconsinsciencefest.org
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"We only have one earth. Let’s take care of it."
Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day. Here are some words of wisdom from Deb Haaland, an American politician and enrolled member of the Laguna Pueblo tribe.
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If you haven't seen ""Spooky Space"" yet, you have two opportunities this week! It is definitely a fan-favorite!
And, Sunset Meditation returns for a beautiful night to relaxation. What a perfect time of year to visit Retzer and the planetarium?!
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If you haven't heard, Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has been a beautiful sight in the early morning skies. It's now visible during evening hours for a few weeks. But, be aware that the upcoming Full Moon may affect what you see.
Saturday, come get into the Halloween spirit at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium!
At 11am, check out the show ""Spooky Space!"" Later at 1pm, we feature the fascinating show ""Supermassive Blackholes-Unveiling the Invisible.""
Tickets only $5 a piece.
Happy Thoughtful Thursday, all!
This quote is VERY timely, considering the Tsuchinshan–ATLAS comet that will be visible (with ideal viewing conditions), starting this Saturday and for the next week or so!
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The popular & enjoyable "Sunset Meditation & Night Hike" with Retzer returns in ONE WEEK on October 16th at 6:30pm. Register today to save your spot. This program includes a peaceful meditation planetarium show, followed by a night hike led by a Retzer naturalist.
The Draconids are expected to peak tonight. The best time to look for the Draconids is early evening after the sky is dark, as the radiant for these meteors (near the head of the Dragon in the constellation Draco) will be high in the northern sky
SOURCE: nasa.gov"
Here's our weekly schedule! Join us for a show, check out the fall colors at Retzer, enjoy this beautiful season of change!
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Are you looking for something to do next weekend? Consider checking out EAA Space Day in Oshkosh! Learn more about this event by checking out EAAs website! It's a super cool place to visit...for all ages!
"We are excited to welcome you today to our FULLY refreshed dome!
11am- Spooky Space
12pm- Waukesha Reads- Mayan Archeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe.
1pm- Supermassive Blackholes-Unveiling the Invisible
Tickets are available at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com
This month, the brightest planet, Venus gets brighter every day!
Look for Venus at least a half-hour after the Sun has entirely set, about 10 degrees above the W-SW horizon early in the month. On October 5, spot it above & slightly to the right of a slim, waxing crescent Moon!
Mesmerica returns to the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium TOMORROW night!
If you didn't get to see it the first time around, we encourage you to check it out! It is beautiful and relaxing experience!
You can purchase your tickets at https://tickets.mesmerica.com/waukesha/
