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!
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"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!
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"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!
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Here's our Saturday show lineup for today! At 11am, join us for "Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs?" or "The Hot and Energetic Universe" at 1pm. Tickets are $5.00 & are available at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com! Have a great weekend! #wherethestarshangout
Apple Harvest Fest is right around the corner, on September 23rd! This means that time is NOW to Build a Scarecrow for Scarecrow Lane at Retzer Nature Center! @hdplanetarium will be participating again...last year, Buzz Lightyear. What will our scarecrow look like this year?
"Thoughtful Thursday is here again!
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"Two weeks from tonight, ""Musica Universalis"" returns to our dome! We are excited to partner with the Gutekunst Flute Choir once again for the 100th anniversary of planetariums. Tickets are only $10 per person are available at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com!
The popular & enjoyable "Sunset Meditation and Night Hike" with Retzer returns TOMORROW at 7:00pm. This program includes a peaceful meditation planetarium show, followed by a night hike led by a Retzer naturalist. You may register online or call Retzer at (262) 896-8007!
Enjoy your Labor Day, everyone!
"Have a great week, everyone!
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"It's our 1st Saturday in September!!!! Here's our show lineup (except Apple Harvest Fest on the 23rd). At 11am, join us for "Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs?" At 1pm " The Hot and Energetic Universe." Tickets are $5 & are available at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com!
"Wow....it's officially September!
Musica Universalis is BACK by popular demand @hdplanetarium! Mark your calendars for 9/19/23 at 7pm to enjoy beautiful music & a breath-taking view of the night sky! Tickets are $10 & can be purchased at https://bit.ly/musicauniversalis
Don't forget, if you haven't yet, it is the ideal time to observe "the morning star," Venus! It will be low in the East, about an hour before sunrise. It doesn’t get very high in the east before it fades in the glare of dawn. SOURCE & PHOTO: Adler Skywatch
