Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

Have a safe and enjoyable Independence Day, everyone! #wherethestarshangout

Today, the Earth is the farthest away from the Sun. Or, also known as at the aphelion point. This always happens two weeks after the June solstice in the Northern Hemisphere So, know that the sun is 94.5 million miles away today! SOURCE: timeanddate.com #wherethestarshangout

July 1st marked the start of a new fiscal school year for the planetarium & we had a phenomenal year. Nearly 30,000 students & patrons joined us for either a public show, school group, outreach, private event, special event, etc. A huge thank you to all who came and visited us!

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We are aware that the discount codes on the summer reading passes aren't working properly. Sorry about that! We are investigating the issue and hope to have it fixed as quickly as possible. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

ONE MONTH until ""Rovers, Rockets and Rock 'n Roll"" arrives at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium! Join us for one of three shows on August 1st for a brand-new planetarium experience that you will love. Tickets are available today at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com!

Happy Asteroid Day! Check out some information about how and where Asteroid Day is recognized around the globe! #wherethestarshangout

Well, see ya next year June.....and welcome July! Here's our schedule for the week. Have a safe and enjoyable Independence Day, all! #wherethestarshangout

Today marks the last Saturday of June & final showing of these 2 great shows for a bit. We will also offer these shows with open captioning. Open captioning is always offered the last Saturday of every month (and per request!) Hope to see you under the dome!

Tonight, you can witness the LATEST sunset of the year. The sun will officially set at 8:35pm. Enjoy each moment of this summer, because our days will slowly continue to shorten, day by day, through December. #wherethestarshangout

Have a great Thoughtful Thursday, everyone! Don't forget! Summer is the best time to try and see the Milky Way in the night sky...viewing away from city lights will be helpful to see our galaxy. #wherethestarshangout

It's Wednesday...which means we have TWO opportunities for you to catch a planetarium show today! 11am- It's About Time: Cosmic Cycles We Live By 1pm- CapCom Go! The Apollo Story Shows are only $5. Grab your tickets at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com or available at the door!

Summer is the best time for seeing the Milky Way. Observers will need to travel to a dark area, to see the dim glow of the galaxy. Another way to increase your chances to viewing our galaxy is to observe on the evenings surrounding the new moon when the sky is the darkest!

Welcome Summer! The sun will rise at 5:12am and will set at 8:34pm. Enjoy all those extra minutes of summertime happiness! #wherethestarshangout

Calling all Scouting families! Is your scout working towards earning Merit Badges? Did you know that we offer two different clinics? On August 19th, we'll host the Astronomy Merit Badge Clinic. On August 21st, we'll have Space Exploration. Reach out if you have questions!

Have you heard?! The Retzer Beer Garden is returning on Friday, August 1st. And along with it, we'll be offering a brand-new planetarium experience for all ages! "Rovers, Rockets & Rock 'n Roll" will highlight the intersection of exploration, curiosity, & the arts. On sale NOW!

This week starts our double public show Wednesday! We'd love to have you join us for a show or two! Happy summer!😎 #wherethestarshangout

For all the fathers and father-figures of the world, thank you for your wisdom and kindness. Happy Father's Day! #wherethestarshangout

It's Public Show Saturday! Our 11am show is a favorite, based on a childrens book, ""Max Goes to the Moon."" Later at 1:00pm, we'll feature the great show ""Red Eye to the Stars."" Hope to see you soon!

Join our friends at Milwaukee Astronomical Society in New Berlin tomorrow from 1-4pm for their Solar Viewing open house! Rain or shine, there will be activities, educational opportunities and tours! #wherethestarshangout

The best opportunity of 2025 to spot the planet Mercury starts tonight. There’s a short window of time to look for the planet closest to the Sun, approximately 45 minutes after sunset. Try looking low in the W-NW around 9:15 pm. Mercury gets a little higher each evening.