October 2024
Spooky Space Planetarium Show
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! Check out more events happening at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium during the Wisconsin Science Festival: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/venue/horwitz-deremer-planetarium/
Find out more »Sunset Meditation Planetarium Show & Retzer Night Hike
Come unwind under the dome of the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium and meditate for your mental health! $10 per person. Recommended for ages 10+ View a planetarium show of an amazing sunset as you travel from the Grand Canyon to the North Pole, then relax under a night sky filled with stars with glimpses of the Northern Lights under the dome. After the show, take a quiet hike outside with a Retzer naturalist and discover the tranquil sights and sounds of Retzer…
Find out more »Supermassive Black Holes – Unveiling the Invisible Planetarium Show
Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science dissemination have been brought together to set up research projects which will combine the latest state-of-the-art observations, numerical simulations and innovative analytic tools to compare theory with observation, and shed light on the physics of black hole formation in the context of galaxy evolution. Join us for this show as we uncover the invisible. Check out more…
Find out more »POST-FESTIVAL EVENT: Outdoor Classroom at Night
Join us for a fun night on the Discovery Trail (or inside) as we meet costumed animals that stay up at night -- owl, raccoon and bat. Family friendly costumes are encouraged! Then join the Horowitz-DeRemer Planetarium for "Constellations: Adventures Connecting Earth and Sky". Check out more pre/post-festival events here!
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