"Food for thought for this lovely Thursday...
#wherethestarshangout"
Last Friday, Beautifica premiered and it was fabulous! Have you been wanting to check it out? We currently have dates and tickets available through November and we will add more dates as long as we have interest!
Buy your tickets today at https://link.beautifica.show/wauvtw
Did U know that there's an eclipse coming up on Sat.? In WI, we will experience an annual solar eclipse! Join us for planetarium shows, solar observing, & activities! So, let's hope for good weather ...as many of us feel it's practice for the TOTAL solar eclipse on 4-8-24!
"Did you know that we offer programs for scouts to help them earn badges? We have Boy Scout Programs on Tuesday night, October 17. On Thursday, October 19, we have programs for Girl Scouts.
Check out the schedule & sign up today! https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/scoutnights
The Draconids are here! For North America the best time to look is after the sky is fully dark (after 7:38 PM) the night of Oct. 8. By the time the Moon rises on October 9 (at 2:03 AM) the radiant will be low on the northern horizon, so some meteors will be blocked by the Earth.
"It's almost the 1st Saturday in October....that means we have a new Saturday show schedule! Tickets are $5 per person! We encourage you to purchase ahead of time at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com. But, seats are available for walk-ins, too....depending on availability!
"Did you miss the Sunset Meditation show last night? Only 3 dates left. Register here-https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/waukeshacountyplu/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_category_ids=23&activity_keyword=sunset%20meditation&viewMode=list"
World Space Week starts today! It's celebrated yearly from Oct. 4-10, & during this time, we witness 1000's of organizations uniting to commemorate the contributions & advancements of space exploration. WSW was record-breaking last year (11,200 events across 87 nations).
Have you signed up for Sunset Meditation on Wednesday yet? This evening begins at 6:30pm with a peaceful planetarium show followed by an evening hike. If it's clear, we'll set up a telescope to highlight some cool things happening at night. $10 per person. Hope you will join us!
Happy October everyone! A "spook-tacular" month is ahead of us with a Halloween favorite "Spooky Space," a brand new Halloween show "Halloween: Celestial Origins," & other tricks and treats in between! Be sure you stop by sometime this month to get in the spooky spirit!
"Today, Pallas (the 3rd largest asteroid in our solar system) is in conjunction with our sun!
Learn a little bit about Pallas in this article! https://www.archyde.com/pallas-the-most-violent-object-in-the-entire-solar-system/
#wherethestarshangout"
It's our last Saturday in September. Catch these shows, if you can!
At 11am, join us for "Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs?" In the afternoon, we'll show "The Hot and Energetic Universe." Tickets are $5.00 & are available at the ticketing link. Have a great weekend!
"In case you haven't heard, there are a few eclipses in our future!
To start preparing, we'll be showing our collection of excellent eclipse planetarium shows, starting now through next spring! Join us today to see ""Totality- Explore the Wonder of Eclipses"" at 11am.
"Scouts! We have a FREE event opportunity for you!
Save the date for ""Jamboree on the Air"" on Saturday, October 21st from 10am-3pm. You'll have the opportunity to use radios to communicate with fellow scouts across the county!
Be sure to register and save your spot!
We strive to meet the needs of our visitors. So, here's another recent addition that we are excited for!
We have installed an assisted audio device system to our sound equipment. Therefore, we have sets available to use so they can enjoy planetarium shows even more!
"Have you heard? Beautifica is coming to the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium!
What is Beautifica? Long story short...it is the sequel to Mesmerica, that we presented in our dome last year. For more information & purchase tickets, head to https://link.beautifica.show/wauvml
"We've flown through September with so many great programs, shows, and special events! Here's the schedule for the week! While we're sad September is almost over, we're excited for what's to come in October, especially our new Halloween show, ""Halloween: Celestial Origins.""
Retzer's Apple Harvest Festival is Saturday! @hdplanetarium featured show is "Totality!" It is an educational show that will give you a glimpse of what to expect during the great solar eclipse on 4-8-24. Tickets are $3 per person & shows will begin every 30 min. at 9:00am.
We have a family favorite show on the public show schedule for today: "One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure!" Come check it out to enjoy the show and a "star talk" with one of our planetarium educators, starting at 11am! #wherethestarshangout
Planetarium History Fact..... on this date in 1923...the first 'Mark 1' planetarium projector was fully operational for the first time, at the Zeiss factory in Jena, Germany.
