Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium

The Leonids shooting stars are visible between Nov. 6 - 30, and peak the next night or two, with up to 10 meteors per hour.
It is called the Leonids because its radiant, or point in the sky where the meteors emerge from, lies in the constellation of Leo!

SOURCE: timeanddate.com

It's a great Saturday to visit the planetarium! We have two great shows today. At 11:00am, we will show a family favorite "Khrumka's Adventures in the Winter Forest." "Aurora: Lights of Wonder" will be our 1:00pm show. Tickets are $5.00 per person. Hope to see you soon!

It's Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that the dwarf planet Haumea has the shape of a flattened disk due to its very rapid rotation around its axis? One day on Haumea lasts only about 4 hours, and it is the fastest-rotating celestial body in the Solar System.

Here’s a new twist on Thursdays… Thankful Thursday!

We’re incredibly grateful for everyone supporting the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium’s initiative, “Don’t Let the Planetarium Go Dark.” 🌌

Your generosity helps us raise funds to upgrade our projection system to Digistar 2025, ensuring we can continue to inspire wonder among visitors for years to come. Our current system has served us well but is showing its age — and your support is helping keep the stars shining bright!

💫 Thank you to all who’ve already contributed — whether through donations or by sharing our campaign with family and friends. Every bit makes a difference.

Stay tuned… #GivingTuesday is coming soon, and we’ve got something special planned!

#ThankfulThursday #WheretheStarsHangOut #DontLetThePlanetariumGoDark

Join us for a great young audience show today at 11am! We'll feature ""Little Draggy Adventure."" And after the show, we'll feature a local star talk!

Tickets are only $5/person and can be purchased at the door or on our ticketing site at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com!

Today and every day, thank you Veterans

Here's our schedule for the week! Come
and check out a show if you can!

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Carl Sagen would have celebrated his 91st birthday today! Feel free to learn a little bit more about him and his accomplishments in this article.

https://www.americanscientist.org/article/carl-sagan-carl-sagan-biographies-echo-an-extraordinary-life

Have you visited us lately? We have a super Saturday lineup for you!
At 11:00am, come check out ""Khrumka's Adventures in the Winter Forest." At 1:00pm, we'll feature ""Aurora: Lights of Wonder."" Tickets are $5 per person and are available at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com.

☀️🕐 Happy Fun Fact Friday! 🌙
Did you know Daylight Saving Time isn’t based on astronomy — but it feels like it is?
Humans move the clock to “save” sunlight, but the real reason days get longer or shorter comes from Earth’s 23.5° tilt and its orbit around the Sun. 🌍✨
So when you “fall back” or “spring forward,” you’re really just syncing with the sky’s seasonal dance! 🌞🌌

#FunFactFriday #Astronomy #DaylightSavingTime #SpaceFacts #EarthScience

Happy ""Thoughtful Thursday"" everyone!

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Check out the full moon tonight! Which November full moon name do you like best? Beaver Moon? Frosty Moon? Or, Dark Moon?

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We’re gearing up for #GivingTuesday! This year, your support will help us upgrade our planetarium system and keep inspiring wonder in our community. Stay tuned for how you can make an impact!

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Unwind tomorrow night with 'Cosmic Soundscapes' 🌠️! Sound bath, gentle breathing & harmonious frequencies await. Get tickets at https://www.soulshineyoga.org/store/p/cosmic-soundscapes-a-journey-to-the-stars-within.

Catch Cassiopeia in the early evening! 👀 Also, scan the skies for the Andromeda Galaxy, a faint smudge between Cassiopeia and Andromeda.

🌠️ (Source: EarthSky.org)

We all know the week following daylight savings can be tough! If you need to relax under the stars, consider joining us for a show at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium. We have a great lineup this week!

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Rate us on Tripadvisor! 🌟 Share your experience at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium and help us shine in Waukesha! #wherethestarshangout

It's that time of the year....guess that means one more hour of stargazing at night!

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""There is magic in the night when the pumpkins glow by moonlight.""-Unknown

Happy Halloween!

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This Sat, Nov 1st! 🌠️ Catch 2 new planetarium shows that'll take you on an unforgettable cosmic journey! 🚀 Don't miss out! 🌟

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