Planetarium
Located in the Retzer Nature Center
Public Programs
Admission:
All General Admissioins - $4
Reservations
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Reservations for large groups appreciated:
Call
Waukesha County Department of
Park and Land Use,
Parks System Division
(262) 548-7801
Waukesha County's Retzer Nature Center
All public programs begin with a brief tour of the current evening sky.
This includes, visible planets, finding directions, locating the moon,
and identifying some favorite seasonal constellations.
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Children's Program
“Blown Away, the Wild World of Weather”
March 2, 9, 16, 23 11:00 am
Experience our fascinating world of weather as you ride out a
thunderstorm, fall into a tornado, and view storms from space.
This program studies the dynamics of the water cycle , cloud
types, lightning , and auroras. This program meets many of
the
goals and objectives of state and national science teaching standards.
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General Public Show
“Aurora”
March 2, 9, 16, 23 1:00 pm
is the aurora borealis or “northern lights.”
This show explores the science behind these beautiful
and mysterious dancing lights.
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April
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Children's Program
“Wish Upon a Star”
April 6, 13 11:00 am
April 20th - closed to maintenance
(see below for April 27th)
.A little girl and her parents enjoy a night out under the stars.
Together, they explore the stars, moon, planets and meteors (shooting stars).
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General Public Show
“Hubble Vision II”
April 6, 13 1:00 pm
April 20th - closed to maintenance
(see below for April 27th)Images from the Hubble Space Telescope have revolutionized the way modern-day astronomers view the universe. These new images from space are strange and beautiful. Don't miss the story of the life and technology of the Hubble Space Telescope.
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Earth Day
April 27
“Cosmic Colors”
shows - 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3
Sit back and enjoy how colors display their personalities.
See how scientists use the vast wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum to
study the mysteries in deep space. This new presentation is an awesome and
dynamic look at the colors in our universe.
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May
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Children's Program
“The Sky Tonight”
May 4, 11, 18, 25 11:00 am
Reach up and paint the sky blue, make a rainbow, sing and clap to the music as we all meet Joe Star, Marsha Moon, and Mike Meteor in this participatory sky and space experience.
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General Public Show
“Into the Universe”
In 1957 the Soviet Union claimed technological superiority with the launch of their Sputnik satellite.
This inspired the United States to engage in a huge push for an increase in science, education and technology. This show reviews the history of the United States space program and the “race” with the Russians to the moon. Rockets! Astronauts! Wow! Don’t miss it!