We've just begun "International Dark Sky Week." Check out their page to learn more about light pollution and how YOUR actions can make a difference.
https://darksky.org/
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https://darksky.org/
#wherethestarshangout
This is a great time of the month and year to observe ""earthshine!"" Are you familiar with what earthshine is?
Earthshine is a dull glow which lights up the unlit part of the Moon because the Sun’s light reflects off the Earth's surface and back onto the Moon. It is also sometimes called ""ashen glow"", ""the old Moon in the new Moon's arms"", or the ""Da Vinci glow"", after Leonardo da Vinci, who explained the phenomenon for the first time in recorded history. Earthshine is best seen a few days before and after a New Moon, right after sunset or before sunrise. Scientists studying global warming found that earthshine is more intense in April and May!
Check out this beautiful picture and example of an Earthshine morning moon, taken by Tom Wildoner in 2016.
Hopefully you will have the chance to check it out this month and next! SOURCE: timeanddate.com IMAGE: Tom Wildoner"
Earthshine is a dull glow which lights up the unlit part of the Moon because the Sun’s light reflects off the Earth's surface and back onto the Moon. It is also sometimes called ""ashen glow"", ""the old Moon in the new Moon's arms"", or the ""Da Vinci glow"", after Leonardo da Vinci, who explained the phenomenon for the first time in recorded history. Earthshine is best seen a few days before and after a New Moon, right after sunset or before sunrise. Scientists studying global warming found that earthshine is more intense in April and May!
Check out this beautiful picture and example of an Earthshine morning moon, taken by Tom Wildoner in 2016.
Hopefully you will have the chance to check it out this month and next! SOURCE: timeanddate.com IMAGE: Tom Wildoner"
Have a great week everyone!
#wherethestarshangout
#wherethestarshangout
Did you know? Back on this date in 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space!
We have a great pair of shows for this Saturday!
At 11am, we'll show ""One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure,"" which is a favorite of many young planetarium visitors. Later at 1pm, we'll feature the new-to-us-show ""Unseen Earth: Observe, Understand, Respond."" Save your seats online at www.ticketleap.events/events/hdplanetarium or available tickets can be sold up to showtime. Have a great weekend, everyone!
At 11am, we'll show ""One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure,"" which is a favorite of many young planetarium visitors. Later at 1pm, we'll feature the new-to-us-show ""Unseen Earth: Observe, Understand, Respond."" Save your seats online at www.ticketleap.events/events/hdplanetarium or available tickets can be sold up to showtime. Have a great weekend, everyone!
🌠 Happy Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that meteor showers come from debris left behind by comets, not shooting stars?! #wherethestarshangout
We are deeply appreciative of the financial support received to date, but our efforts are ongoing. Please consider contributing to our 'Don't Let the Planetarium Go Dark' upgrade campaign, as every contribution makes an impact. #wherethestarshangout
Join us for a really great children's show today! Little Draggy Adventure begins at 11am. And, tickets are only $5/person. Grab them at www.ticketleap.events/events/hdplanetarium!
#wherethestarshangout
#wherethestarshangout
The usually hard-to-spot planet Mercury rises shortly before sunrise during April, a little south of due east.
At the beginning of the month, Mercury rises nearly an hour before Sun, but remember that it will rise earlier each day. So, you should be able to see it in the morning, until about April 19th. Be careful and stop looking towards it once the sun gets over the horizon, so you don't damage your eyes! SOURCE: adlerplanetarium.org
At the beginning of the month, Mercury rises nearly an hour before Sun, but remember that it will rise earlier each day. So, you should be able to see it in the morning, until about April 19th. Be careful and stop looking towards it once the sun gets over the horizon, so you don't damage your eyes! SOURCE: adlerplanetarium.org
Have a great week everyone!
Also, don't forget that we have Sunset Meditation on Wednesday. If you are interested in attending, be sure to register ASAP on the Waukesha County website!
#wherethestarshangout
Also, don't forget that we have Sunset Meditation on Wednesday. If you are interested in attending, be sure to register ASAP on the Waukesha County website!
#wherethestarshangout
Happy Easter, all!
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#wherethstarshangout
New month = new Saturday shows at the planetarium! 🌟
11am: One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
1pm: Unseen Earth: Observe, Understand, Respond
$5/person/show 🎟️
Get tickets: www.ticketleap.events/events/hdplanetarium
or buy at the door!
#wherethestarshangout
11am: One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
1pm: Unseen Earth: Observe, Understand, Respond
$5/person/show 🎟️
Get tickets: www.ticketleap.events/events/hdplanetarium
or buy at the door!
#wherethestarshangout
🪐 Fun Fact: Saturn is so low-density it would float in water—if you could find a bathtub big enough.
"📣PLEASE NOTE📣 The
Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium & Retzer Nature Center
will have very LIMITED access to internet today (and
possible phone service). Regardless, we will be running
all laser shows as scheduled.
We hope you were able to join us this week for our
spring break laser show schedule! Today is our last day
of shows. Please let us know how you enjoyed your
laser show experience!
Can't make it to the planetarium today...don't fret! We'll
have TWO traditional planetarium shows on Saturday!
#wherethestarshangout"
Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium & Retzer Nature Center
will have very LIMITED access to internet today (and
possible phone service). Regardless, we will be running
all laser shows as scheduled.
We hope you were able to join us this week for our
spring break laser show schedule! Today is our last day
of shows. Please let us know how you enjoyed your
laser show experience!
Can't make it to the planetarium today...don't fret! We'll
have TWO traditional planetarium shows on Saturday!
#wherethestarshangout"
Are you ""staycationing"" for spring break? If so, have you visited the planetarium yet?! Check out our schedule for today!
Purchasing tickets in advance is always a good idea at www.ticketleap.events/events/hdplanetarium.
Purchasing tickets in advance is always a good idea at www.ticketleap.events/events/hdplanetarium.
Happy Tuesday, everyone!
We have another great lineup today, and really for the rest of this week! Tickets are $8.00/person/show. All purchases benefit our planetarium system upgrade ""Don't Let the Planetarium Go Dark!""
Hope to see you soon!
#wherethestarshangout
We have another great lineup today, and really for the rest of this week! Tickets are $8.00/person/show. All purchases benefit our planetarium system upgrade ""Don't Let the Planetarium Go Dark!""
Hope to see you soon!
#wherethestarshangout
Spring break has arrived (for some of us, at least!) Please check out what's on our laser show schedule today!
Tickets are $8. We strongly encourage you to purchase tickets ahead of time at the ticketing link in our bio. Please note that no free passes are valid today.
Tickets are $8. We strongly encourage you to purchase tickets ahead of time at the ticketing link in our bio. Please note that no free passes are valid today.
The Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium is on Tripadvisor! If you joined us for a show and enjoyed your experience, we would appreciate if you take a moment to rate and comment on your visit. We just simply want to remind Waukesha area residents about our amazing planetarium!!
Last chance for the March Saturday shows today!
11AM- ""Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs?""
1PM-""Stellar Women in Astronomy.""
Tickets are only $5.
Purchase ahead of time or available seats will be sold at the door.
Hope 2 C U!
11AM- ""Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs?""
1PM-""Stellar Women in Astronomy.""
Tickets are only $5.
Purchase ahead of time or available seats will be sold at the door.
Hope 2 C U!
Attention Spring Break Staycationers!
Have you planned your week out yet?! Don't forget that we have an amazing schedule, filled with music laser shows next week ONLY, Monday through Thursday!
We definitely recommend purchasing your tickets ahead of time to save you spots!
Have you planned your week out yet?! Don't forget that we have an amazing schedule, filled with music laser shows next week ONLY, Monday through Thursday!
We definitely recommend purchasing your tickets ahead of time to save you spots!
