Tonight, take a peek at the waxing crescent moon. It will be floating near a star with a strange sounding name – Zubenelgenubi – low in the south. It is located within the constellation Libra the Scales. They’ll set a few hours after sunset.
Source: earthsky.org
Source: earthsky.org
Have a great Thoughtful Thursday, all!
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Join us at 11am for a great show ""The First Stargazers!"" Tickets are only $5.00/person and can be purchased ahead of time at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com!
Hope to see you soon!
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Hope to see you soon!
#wherethestarshangout
Teachers....we know that Back-to-School mode is in full swing! Have you planned field trips for your classes yet?
https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/o/planetarium
Check out our website for show information and to start the process to book a program
https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/o/planetarium
Check out our website for show information and to start the process to book a program
Don't let summer slip away before you get to do some night sky observing! Looking for dark sites near the Milwaukee, these are the 3 locations that Milwaukee Astronomical Society recommends. Be sure to read the article!
https://milwaukeeastro.org/obsInfo/dark_sites.asp#loaded
It's the last full week of August! Wow!
Enjoy every last minute of summer that you can...the leaves and snow will be flying soon.
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Enjoy every last minute of summer that you can...the leaves and snow will be flying soon.
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Tonight, we can observe a ""Black Moon."" What is that?!
They are the opposite of Blue Moons. It is the third New Moon in a season of FOUR New Moons. This occurs on average about once every 33 months!
So, don't forget, new moons nights are ideal for stargazing!
They are the opposite of Blue Moons. It is the third New Moon in a season of FOUR New Moons. This occurs on average about once every 33 months!
So, don't forget, new moons nights are ideal for stargazing!
Looking for something to do tomorrow take in a planetarium show!
At 11am, we'll feature a favorite kiddo show ""3-2-1 Liftoff! Space Adventure of Elon the Hamster."" ""The Artistic Universe"" is our 1pm show! Hope to see you under the dome soon!
At 11am, we'll feature a favorite kiddo show ""3-2-1 Liftoff! Space Adventure of Elon the Hamster."" ""The Artistic Universe"" is our 1pm show! Hope to see you under the dome soon!
Today, we are hosting the Space Exploration Merit Badge clinic! We are thrilled to have a full group of scouts joining us for the day!
#scouting
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#scouting
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Join us for a younger audience favorite today, ""Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs?""! The show starts at 11am. Grab your tickets ahead of time at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com!
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All day today, we will be hosting a Astronomy Merit Badge clinic for a FULL class of scouts! We are excited for our participants and for this opportunity.
#scouting
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#scouting
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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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#wherethestarshangout
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
