October 27, 2023 / November 17, 2023 / December 15, 2023 from 8:00–9:00 pm It’s Free! Join us on the Skydeck at the UWM Physics building for free public stargazing. Gaze through telescopes at the night sky and view the Moon, planets, star clusters, and other astronomical objects!The Skydeck is located on the 5th floor...Read More
Join us in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the invention of the planetarium! Bring family and friends to enjoy cake, indoor stargazing shows, and outdoor telescopes to observe the Moon and other astronomical objects. Shows will run every half hour and highlight the legacy of the planetarium in reconnecting us to the cosmos. This...Read More
Wed, October 18 from 11:00AM-12:00PM Cosmic Mashups (14+ yrs old) Supermassive black holes are found in most galaxies and we’re beginning to uncover how the merging of galaxies activates galactic centers. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest...Read More
October 25 from 11:00AM-12:00PM What do you associate with Halloween? Trick–or-Treating, costumes…astronomy? After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday! Learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.” Also explore the night sky and learn what planets, constellations, and stars will be out on your Halloween evening. Please...Read More
October 14 from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Join us for this FREE event! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details: (Let’s Go To The Planetarium MKE!)Read More
10/14, 10/21, 10/28 from 1:00-2:00PM What do you associate with Halloween? Trick–or-Treating, costumes…astronomy? After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday! Learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.” Also explore the night sky and learn what planets, constellations, and stars will be out on your Halloween evening....Read More
10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2023 AT 11 AM – 12 PM Would you like to meet the stars of Halloween? Monsters, zombies, ghosts and their far more terrible counterparts in space? Oh yes, space has its monsters: black holes, zombie stars, and spectacular ghostly nebulae! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events...Read More
