It's the first ""Thoughtful Thursday"" of November! Hope this one makes you giggle!
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Hope to see you tonight~
It is the last scheduled Public Skywatch of the year!
I hope you can join us!
Join us today for ""Red-Eye to the Stars"" at 11am! It's a newer show to us at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium, and it has received some great reviews!
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Hope to see you there!
Our last Fall Sunset Meditation with Retzer is tomorrow at 6:30pm! If you haven't visited this fall, this would be a great opportunity to enjoy a beautiful evening. Planetarium show starts at 6:30pm followed by hike. Questions call Retzer at (262) 896-8007 to save a spot!
Here's our schedule for the week! Hope to see you under the dome soon!
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It's that time of the year....guess that means one more hour of stargazing at night!
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Join us today for Retzer's Science Fest!
All shows are FREE today...here's the schedule:
11am-Sunstruck
12pm-Dynamic Earth
1pm-5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI
Hope to see you soon!
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See you later, October....Welcome November!
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There is magic in the night when the pumpkins glow by moonlight. -Unknown
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Mars will rise in the E-NE around 11pm. It is not far from Pollux and Castor, the brightest stars in the constellation Gemini. Tomorrow night, take a peek to see a trio of objects in a vertical line in the eastern sky. Orion is to the right of them.
SOURCE: adlerplanetarium.org
We've had some cool stuff to see in our evening skies lately!
Let's add another to the list...Jupiter! Around this time of the month, our largest planet will be rising in the East around 9pm. Remember that you only need your eyes to see this bright.
Check it out!
Were you out and about, Trick or Treating this weekend? Share your favorite Halloween costume pictures in the comments!
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A little spookiness left this week....then heading into November!
This Saturday is Retzer Science Fest! We are featuring shows at 11am, 12pm, and 1pm. And, they are all FREE to see! Check out the schedule and join us!
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"Many communities Trick or Treat today! Come get into the spooky mood before you put on your costumes and head out for treats!
Our two public shows at 11am & 1pm are $5/person.
Tickets are available at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com
Welcome to Fun Fact Friday: Halloween Edition!
Have you noticed that Halloween pictures always show a full Moon? How rare is a full moon on Halloween, exactly? That only happens every 18 to 19 years. The last time it occurred on Halloween night was in 2020.
Source: almanac.com
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!
