One month from today, kiddos will be home for winter break! Check out our post and mark your calendars for some great shows to add to your "winter break bucket list!" We'd love to see you under the stars! #wherethestarsahangout
"Tonight is another full moon. Which November full moon name do you like best? Beaver Moon? Frosty Moon? Or, Dark Moon?
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"We are officially in holiday mode at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium! If you aren't already, our Saturday schedule will definitely put you in the holiday spirit!
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It's the last Sat. in Nov....which means it is your last chance to check out our shows. At 11am, its "Wilbear's Adventure," an excellent show about flight. At 1pm, in honor of Native American Heritage Month, we'll feature "Living in Balance: Anishinaabe Star Knowledge."
We know it's pretty likely that U R thinking about Christmas gifts today & we have gifting options- Purchase a 6-pack of passes for $25. ($5 savings) or Purchase an annual membership & it will last through 3/25...a gift that keeps on giving! Bonus of 3 months of planetarium fun!
"Happy Thanksgiving!
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"Are you making your holiday gift list? If you are looking for a unique experience gift, consider joining us for Beautifica! It's been getting rave reviews from the patrons and we've had repeat visitors!
Learn more information at this link
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"Did you see the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium on PBS last week? If you missed the program that featured the planetarium and Retzer Nature Center, check out this link!
https://pbswisconsin.org/watch/wisconsin-life/retzer-nature-center-in-waukesha-6b10hi/
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"Here's what's happening this week at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium! Are your kiddos off on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving? Bring them in to see the excellent show ""Khrumka's Adventure in the Winter Forest"" Tickets are $5.00 per person.
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Have you visited us lately? We have a super Saturday lineup. At 11am, come check out "Wilbear's Adventure," an excellent show about flight. At 1pm, in honor of Native American Heritage Month, "Living in Balance: Anishinaabe Star Knowledge" is featured.
"Peak viewing of the Leonids meteor showers starts tonight. If we have clear skies, you could enjoy a great early morning show from the Leonids!
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"Happy Thoughtful Thursday, everyone!
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William Herschel's birthday today- Herschel was a German-British astronomer & composer. He often collaborated with his younger sister & fellow astronomer Caroline Herschel. Some of his accomplishments are the discovery of Uranus & infrared radiation, deep space surveys, etc.!
Our last Fall Sunset Meditation with Retzer is tomorrow evening at 6:00pm! If you haven't visited this fall, this would be a great opportunity to enjoy a beautiful fall evening. Planetarium show starts at 6pm followed by a evening hike with a Retzer naturalist.
"In case you didn't know, the moon reaches the new moon phase tonight! Therefore, if the weather cooperates, it would be an ideal night for stargazing!
You don't NEED to use anything fancy to see some cool stuff, just your eyes, a sky map/star finder, and some patience!
"It's another great week at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium! Check out our schedule. Keep in mind that our last Sunset Meditation & Hike with Retzer is coming up on Wednesday. You can reserve your spot by calling Retzer at (262) 896-8007.
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Today and every day...
"We have a new Saturday lineup! At 11am, come check out ""Wilbear's Adventure."" Later at 1pm, in honor of Native American Heritage Month, we'll feature ""Living in Balance: Anishinaabe Star Knowledge."" Tickets are $5 & are available at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com
Did you know that we now offer shows in open captioning? Just ask for captioning when booking your planetarium visit and we can sure it happens for your group!
If you get up before morning twilight on 11-9, look low in the E-SE skies to see a conjunction of Venus & the waning crescent Moon. A conjunction occurs when the 2 celestial objects appear very close to each other in the sky.
Source & Photo: adlerplanetarium.org"
