Happy Fun Fact Friday!
We think the weather is crazy in Wisconsin....Mercury has us beat! In one day, Mercury's temperature varies from -280 degrees on its night side to 800 degrees F during the day!
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Have a great Thursday, everyone!
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Our featured show at 11am is "Constellations: Adventures Connecting Earth to Sky." Join us to learn a little more about your favorite star patterns!
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com or available seats can be purchased upon arrival.
Leo the Lion is a favorite spring constellation of many. Follow the link to read a little more about the star Regulus, also known as Leo the Lion's Heart.
https://earthsky.org/brightest-stars/best-regulus-the-heart-of-the-lion/
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Are you interested in becoming an amateur stargazer? The planetarium has starter stargazing kits for families to check out and borrow to give it a try for FREE! All you need to do is become a Friend of the Planetarium and you can check out these backpacks and start exploring the night sky. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have!
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Happy Sunday! Here's our schedule for the week!
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It's Public Show Saturday again!
At 11am, we'll feature ""Secret of the Cardboard Rocket."" Later at 1pm, join us for ""Stars of the Pharaohs."" Both shows are visitor favorites, so we think you'd like them, too!
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Happy Fun Fact Friday! Here's a cool one!
The Moon is approximately 250,000 miles away from us. That distance is probably longer than you'd think! Recently, scientists calculated that the other 7 planets in the solar system could fit into the space between the Earth & Moon!
Calling all summer camps & child care centers? Are you finalizing your summer schedule? Do you need outing ideas? Why not bring your groups to us! Book a field trip and enjoy a show in our 94 seat air-conditioned dome! Contact us for more information!
Join us for a brand new show today!
""Treasures of the Milky Way"" highlights the beautiful sights in our summer skies. The show starts at 11am and will be followed by a star talk from one of our planetarium educators.
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Better late than never! Here's our schedule for this week.
Our 11am show is NEW to our planetarium. ""Treasures of the Milky Way"" does a fantastic job of describing what you can see in our spring and summer sky!
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Check out the full moon tonight! Because at this time of year spring flowers appeared in abundance, it should be no surprise that tonight's full moon is referred to as the Flower Moon! Other May full moon names are ""Milk Moon"", ""Hare Moon"", or ""Corn Planting Moon.""
For all the mothers and the mothers-at-heart, thank you for your care and kindness.
Happy Mother’s Day!
On this Mother's Day weekend, consider treating mom to a visit to the planetarium & perhaps also explore Retzer, too!
Today, we have two great shows on the schedule @ 11am or 1pm! Tickets are only $5 per person and can be purchased ahead of time at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com!
It's Fun Fact Friday time!
Check out this super cool graphic of Jupiter...with its characteristics all labeled. Did you know that all these different areas existed?!
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WHOA! This quote really makes you think! 🤯Happy Thoughtful Thursday, all.
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Happy 100th birthday to the planetarium. If you have a picture under our dome that you love, please share it in the comments and tag #Planetarium100!
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We are EXCITED to share with you a summer special event...Rovers, Rockets & Rock 'n Roll! Scheduled for 8-1, during Retzer's Summer Beer Garden. This is a new experience & we truly hope you will join us! Grab your tickets in advance at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com for only $12!
The second public skywatch is planned for tomorrow night. See flyer for details.
Just a reminder that we have TWO special events coming up SOON and we invite you to join us for BOTH!
""Sunset Meditation"" this Wednesday, May 7th. This program pairs a relaxing planetarium show with a peaceful hike with a Retzer naturalist. Register at waukeshacounty.gov/environmentaled to save your spot!
NEW to our planetarium is Cosmic Soundscapes on May 12th, in the evening. You can register at https://www.soulshineyoga.org/store/p/cosmic-soundscapes-a-journey-to-the-stars-within.
We hope to see you at either or both events!
