R U interested in becoming an amateur stargazer? The planetarium has starter stargazing kits for families to check out & borrow to give it a try for FREE! All U need 2 do is become a Friend of the Planetarium & U can check out these backpacks & start exploring the night sky.
The planet Saturn is rising around 10:00pm these days. It’s around 1st-magnitude in brightness & brightens very slightly each night. For the next few mornings, Saturn appears not far from a waning gibbous Moon.
SOURCE: adlerplanetarium.org
In just 1 MONTH, we'll be hosting laser shows during Retzer's Beer Garden! Check out our laser show lineup & buy your tickets ASAP. The popular shows do sell out, so make your plans to join us!
Tickets are just $5! Order yours at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com!
Here's our show schedule for the week! Join us if you can!
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"Check out the Full Moon tonight!
In July, the Full Moon is the Buck Moon, named after the new antlers that emerge from a buck’s forehead around this time of the year. It is also called Thunder Moon, Hay Moon, and Berry Moon.
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"Visit us today for a show in our cool
dome!
The newer show ""Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival""
features at 11am. Following at 1pm, join us for ""The
Sun: Our Living Star."" Tickets are only $5 per
person per show. Buy your tickets ahead
at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com!
It's ""Fun Fact Friday!"" Actually, to be exact, let's call it ""Full Moon Fun Facts Friday"" this time around, as we're sharing an article with lots of thoughts and facts about the Full Moon!
https://www.almanac.com/can-full-moon-affect-your-mood
We are thrilled to be a part of the Bridges Summer Library Program again! Thanks to the other sponsors who support this initiative year after year. Remember to visit your local library for more info on this reading programs & how to win prizes from these amazing sponsors!
Are you headed to the Waukesha County Fair? Come see us at the School District of Waukesha tent. We plan to be there, so stop and see us!
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We have a great lineup this week!
BOTH Wednesday shows are new to the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium!
Also, our Saturday offerings are excellent.
Stay cool and visit us this week!
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3 more Saturdays to enjoy these 2 great shows!
Dinosaurs: A Survival Story @ 11am
The Sun, Our Living Star! @ 1pm
All tickets are $5.00 per person and are available at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com. Or, we'll be happy to sell available seats at the door, upon arrival!
Thanks to West Allis Library for inviting us to share our knowledge and spread our love for the planets at their childrens' event. Carlos & Kelly did a stellar job presenting one of our favorite outreach programs, The Sun and Su Familia, to the West Allis community!
Happy Thoughtful Thursday to you! Enjoy your day!
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We are working on our public show schedule for the rest of the year. Do you have a show that you would like us to offer before the end of 2024? Or, a certain topic that you'd like to learn about? Comment below and share your thoughts with us!
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Keep your eyes on the evening skies from July 11-14 to take a peek at Mercury. It will set about 60–80 minutes after the Sun. So, if you have a clear view to the W-NW, try looking barely ten degrees above the horizon 40 minutes after sunset. This could be your best chance!
A lot of new and fun gift shop items have arrived! Come check them out as some of the items are truly out of this world.
In case you didn't know, all proceeds from gift shop sales go back to the planetarium for upgrades, programs, and even new shows!
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Join us during this first full week of July!
Check out our schedule and hope to see you under the dome really soon!
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We've got a great pair of shows for you to enjoy on these upcoming July Saturdays!
Dinosaurs: A Survival Story
The Sun, Our Living Star
All tickets are $5.00 per person and are available at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com. Or, we'll be happy to sell available seats at the door!
Today, the Earth is the farthest away from the Sun. Or, also known as at the aphelion point. This always happens two weeks after the June solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. So, know that the sun is 94.5 million miles away today!
SOURCE: timeanddate.com
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Have a safe and enjoyable Independence Day, everyone!
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