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SUMMARY:SoundWaves: Origins - The Birth of Everything
DESCRIPTION:Where do we come from? Where does anything come from? This new series of SoundWaves brings together leading academic researchers and lie music to explore origins at every scale – from the birth of the universe to the first human communities. Each edition pairs scholars from distinct disciplines with a musical program to answer the oldest questions we know. \nThis event is free but registration is required to ensure adequate seating. Reserve your free tickets here! \nThis event will take place in Collins Recital Hall in the Hamel Music Center.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/soundwaves-origins-the-birth-of-everything/
LOCATION:Hamel Music Center\, 740 University Ave\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Astronomy,Chemistry and Physics
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SUMMARY:Spooky Space Planetarium Show
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Wisconsin Science Festival with a Halloween adventure that’s truly out of this world! \nJoin us at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium for Spooky Space\, a fun and educational planetarium show that explores the eerie side of our universe. Meet the stars of Halloween as we journey through space to discover mysterious black holes\, zombie stars\, ghostly nebulae\, and other cosmic monsters lurking among the stars. \nPerfect for families\, curious kids\, and anyone who loves Halloween with a scientific twist! \nShow Dates & Time: \nSaturday\, October 17 at 11:00 a.m.\nSaturday\, October 24 at 11:00 a.m. \nAdmission: Only $5 per person \nCome experience a Halloween adventure unlike any other—where science meets spooky fun under our 40-foot dome!
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/spooky-space-planetarium-show/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium\, S14 W28167 Madison St\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53188\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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SUMMARY:Dark Matter: The Invisible Universe Planetarium Show
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin Science Festival Presents: Dark Matter: The Invisible Universe 🌌🔭 \nCelebrate the Wisconsin Science Festival by exploring one of the greatest mysteries in modern science! \nJoin us at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium for Dark Matter: The Invisible Universe\, an immersive planetarium experience that takes you on a journey into the unseen side of the cosmos. Scientists believe that nearly a quarter of our universe is made up of an invisible substance called dark matter—yet no one knows exactly what it is. Discover the evidence that proves dark matter exists and learn why uncovering its true nature is one of the most exciting challenges in contemporary astrophysics. \nPerfect for curious minds\, science enthusiasts\, students\, and anyone who has ever wondered what the universe is really made of! \nShow Dates & Time \nSaturday\, October 17 at 1:00 p.m.\nSaturday\, October 24 at 1:00 p.m. \nAdmission: Only $5 per person \nTake an unforgettable journey beyond what we can see and explore one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the universe beneath our spectacular 40-foot dome.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/dark-matter-the-invisible-universe-planetarium-show/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium\, S14 W28167 Madison St\, Waukesha\, WI\, 53188\, United States
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SUMMARY:Washburn Observatory Open House
DESCRIPTION:We will be opening the Observatory to the public regardless of weather\, though we hope for favorable weather so we can use the telescope to look at some astronomical objects! Come see the historic 15.6″ Clark refractor and enjoy the view of the night sky atop beautiful Observatory Hill\, following traditions of our ancestors for over 10\,000 years. The dome is open to the outside air so dress appropriately. Food and drinks\, as well as flash photography are not allowed in the observatory. \nIn the event that weather is not favorable on the 17th\, the Observatory will be open on October 24th from 7-10pm.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/washburn-observatory-open-house/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Washburn Observatory\, 1401 Observatory Dr\, Madison\, 53706
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SUMMARY:Spark: The Universe in Us
DESCRIPTION:Where did the building blocks of life come from? The answer lies in the hearts of distant stars and incredibly powerful explosions such as supernovae\, which help spread fundamental elements to galaxies far and wide where they can spark new life.
URL:https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/event/spark-the-universe-in-us/
LOCATION:Allen F. Blocher Planetarium\, B246 Science Building\, 2001 Fourth Ave\, Stevens Point\, WI\, 54481\, United States
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