Earth Day Event: Our Violent Planet / Multiple Showings on April 20 Our Violent Planet is a full dome show that features some of the most catastrophic natural events our world will ever occur. We live out our lives on our planet’s fractured crust “plates” that pull apart, collide, grind past each other, and even sink...Read More
Saturdays in April at 1:00pm This beautiful and historic program, produced by the Daniel Soref Planetarium at the Milwaukee Public Museum celebrates 400 years of telescope viewing. The program also examines the fascinating life and scientific accomplishments of Galileo. Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St Waukesha WI 53188 Please...Read More
Saturdays in April at 11:00am Explore the night sky with our friends from Sesame Street. Join Big Bird, Elmo, and Hu Hu Zhu as they take a trip to the Moon. Learn how the Moon differs from Earth and how to find the Big Dipper and North Star. Horwitz DeRemer Planetarium Found in Retzer Nature...Read More
A to Z Astronomy: From 3 to 103 / April 24 at 11:00am Explore the depths of space in a wild ride through the universe! Appealing to all ages, this family romp through the galaxies includes a roller coaster ride on our huge dome, a strange stop at a black hole by Mr. Shakespeare, a talking...Read More
Dynamic Earth / April 17 at 11:00am This is a high-resolution full-dome production, narrated by actor Liam Neeson. The show explores the inner workings of Earth’s climate system. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems...Read More
On the Blue Planet / April 10 at 11:00am The Earth is just one of the planets orbiting the Sun, but the only one where conditions are just right to support life. How long has the Earth existed and what are the conditions that make it suitable for sustaining life? Why do penguins live in...Read More
Lights Out! Eclipses: Whys, Wonders, Wows! / April 3 at 11:00am Explore fascinating eclipse stories–from long ago scariness–to amazing stories of discovery .It is built to be timeless — where each planetarium can add its own upcoming eclipses. There’s a fun interactive part to model both a total and annular eclipse. Experience the wonder of...Read More
Mexica Archaeoastronomy: Between Space and Time / March 29 at 1:00pm This feature illustrates the important role played by astronomical observation for the evolution of the pre-Hispanic cultures in central Mexico. They used the calendrical and astronomical knowledge inherited by the predecessor cultures to find the capital of their empire: Tenochititian. Vibrant colors, shapes and sounds...Read More
Glow in the Dark Party will be filled with an intro to dance, crafts, themed props, games, and a princess dance. Come dressed in your favorite neon/glow-in-the-dark outfit or wear comfortable clothes that you can move in with socks or ballet shoes. Dancers will star in an end-of-the-camp performance that the parents can watch. Parents...Read More
Lights Out! Eclipses: Whys, Wonders, Wows! / Saturdays in March at 1:00pm Explore fascinating eclipse stories–from long ago scariness–to amazing stories of discovery .It is built to be timeless — where each planetarium can add its own upcoming eclipses. There’s a fun interactive part to model both a total and annular eclipse. Experience the wonder...Read More
