Meet WI astronaut Daniel Brandenstein! He is a former Naval Aviator, test pilot & NASA astronaut, who flew 4 Space Shuttle missions. Daniel was born in Watertown & attended theUW-River Falls!
https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/brandenstein_daniel_0.pdf
Constellation Orion is often a fav. Rigel & Betelgeuse stars are always featured. Bellatrix star is on Orion's other shoulder. Learn more here-
https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/celestial-objects-to-watch/bright-stars/meet-bellatrix-the-amazon-star/
"We have a great lineup for this week! Come and see us at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium!
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Looking for something to do today? Come see us at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium for a planetarium show
Please remember that each person who attends a public show will receive a pair of solar eclipse glasses so you are ready to safely view the eclipse!
Happy Friday, all! Do you have plans for the weekend?
Because, the moon reaches the new moon phase tonight! Therefore, if you can, and the weather cooperates, it would be an ideal night for stargazing!
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What big event is only two months away??
Check the picture for a clue!
Don't forget, for any of our public shows on Wednesdays & Saturdays, each person in attendance will receive a FREE pair of solar eclipse glasses! Get them now before they're all gone!
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"Join us for ""Rising Star"" today at 11am! And don't forget, we'll be distributing FREE solar eclipse glasses to each person who attends a show from now until April 8th!
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"Attention early birds!
Keep your eyes on the East this morning. You may be able to spot Venus together with a slim crescent Moon, just as the sky starts to brighten!
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3 of Jupiter’s 4 Galilean moons are putting on a show 2night! You’ll find this planet high in the SW an hour after sunset. Ganymede lies far to the W, while Io (closest) and Europa also sit W of the gas giant. Callisto is alone, just SE of Jupiter! Fingers crossed for clear skies
"Here's our lineup for the week! Hope to see you under the dome soon!
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Join us for a new pair of Sat. shows today! We'll feature "Constellations: Adventures Connecting Earth & Sky" & "Totality!" We are about 2 months away from the solar eclipse on 4-8. Each person who attends a show will get a pair of solar eclipse glasses so you are ready!
It's FREE PASS FRIDAY! Are you EXCITED or DISAPPOINTED about the results of Groundhog's Day this morning? Are you ready for spring? Would you prefer more snow & cold? Comment on this post & we will send you a code for a FREE PASS to enjoy a show at the Planetarium!
Now is the time to check out Saturn in the night sky because later this month, it will be lost in evening twilight. Saturn is 10° high in the W an hour after sunset. If possible, take your time enjoying Saturn through a scope. The northern portion of the rings & planet is visible
Back on this day in 1958, the first orbiting American spacecraft, Explorer 1 launched from Cape Canaveral! A team of women mathematicians at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory computed Explorer’s trajectory and were able to confirm that it was indeed in orbit around the Earth.
Did U know that we have memberships to the Planetarium? Our memberships run from Spring Equinox 2024-Spring Equinox 2025. But, if U sign up now, you'll receive 6 weeks of free planetarium fun! Call, email, or check out our website for moreinfo. We'd love for U 2 B our FRIEND!
It's another Monday Moon Fact! Today, the moon is at apogee. What does this mean? This means that the moon, as of 2:14am, is the furthest possible distance from Earth. How far exactly? Well, approximately 252,138 miles. So, take a peek at the Waning Gibbous.
Jan. is coming to a close this week! We'll have a new set of Saturday shows for Feb. So, make sure to join us, if you can this weekend. If U haven't heard yet, WI will experience an eclipse on April 8th. You can learn more about this event at either of these eclipse shows!
Before the end of Jan., keep an eye on the SE in the early morning. Tonight the 2 planets (Mercury & Mars) will be ¼ of a degree apart & low to the SE about 45 mins. before sunrise. Mercury is brighter than Mars, but Venus substantially outshines them both. Try to check it out!
Tonight is the very first full moon of 2024. The January full moon is known in many cultures as the Full Wolf Moon. Wolves begin to howl more frequently & aggressively to establish their territory. So, don't forget to look up, or howl, at the moon tonight! :)
Join us at the Planetarium tonight at 6pm for the presentation "Everyday Astronomer." Come learn how you can study the stars& planets & participate in citizen science with no equipment necessary! Matt Ryno, our presenter, has logged over 200 citizen science missions.
