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.
Tomorrow is the encore presentation of the beautiful musical show "Musica Universalis." Show starts at 7pm & will feature a planetarium show set to astronomy themed music. Tickets are $10 & are available @hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com. Walk-ins will be accepted, if available.
"It's going to be a fun & busy week here! We'll be celebrating the 100th anniversary of planetariums with great programming on Tuesday. Wednesday, we have a family favorite show: ""One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure."" On Saturday, it is Retzer's Apple Harvest Festival!
"Here's our Saturday show lineup for today! 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 and are available at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com!
Enjoy your weekend, everyone!
"Happy Friday, all! Do you have plans?
Because, the moon reaches the new moon phase tonight! Therefore, if you can, and the weather cooperates, it would be an ideal night for stargazing!
#wherethestarshangout"
"Did you build a scarecrow for Retzer's Scarecrow Lane? Starting TOMORROW, bring your creations over, find a post, pose your scarecrow, & secure it! Don't forget to search for the planetarium's scarecrow (pictured is a previous scarecrow!) The more scarecrows, the merrier!
"Have you picked up one of our new brochures yet?! They are here & ready for the taking! Stop by & grab one, if you wish. Or, if you like checking things out digitally, you can always find our schedule at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com!
Hope to see you under the dome very soon!
"One week from today will be the encore presentation of ""Musica Universalis"" at 7pm. Grab your tickets at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com to save your spots for this beautifully done show!
#wherethestarshangout"
"God bless the USA. We honor those lost but not forgotten on September 11, 2011." – Unknown
"Here's our schedule for the week. Hope to see you under the dome really soon!
#wherethestarshangout"
