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.
Coming up this Thursday, we will be hosting ""Girl Scout Night."" Along with Retzer, we'll be offering a variety of opportunities to work towards patches. Check out the schedule & sign up today! https://www.waukeshacounty.go v/scoutnights
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Moon Fact Monday is back! Did you know that more than 400 trees on Earth came from the moon? Or from lunar orbit! In 1971, Apollo 14 astronaut Stuart Roosa took a bunch of seeds with him & later the seeds were germinated on Earth & planted in various spots. Most are doing fine!
Have a great Sunday and weekend!
Winter JanBoree is here! From 11am-2pm, "Lights Out! Eclipses: Whys, Wonders & Wows" is showing. It will run every 30 min. & is FREE for visitors. Also, we will be distributing FREE solar eclipse glasses (1 pair/person) for the upcoming eclipse on April 8th!
THIS IS IT! Voting concludes today for “Best of the Burbs!
Here are the steps…
Go to https://best-of-the-burbs-2024--milwaukeemag.contest.vote/recreation/attraction
Vote for us
Submit!
Thanks to everyone who voted. We will keep you posted on the results when we hear of them!
"It is our first ""Thoughtful Thursday"" of 2024, and it's a good one! Really makes you think...
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In 1 week, we are excited to host a Waukesha JanBoree event. Come learn how you can study the stars & planets with no equipment required! Matt Ryno, a published citizen scientist from the MAS has logged over 200 citizen science missions! The program starts at 6pm and is free!
Tomorrow's Public Show is Cancelled.
We hope to see you at a future show soon.
