Lights Out! Eclipses: Whys, Wonders, Wows!
Lights Out! Eclipses: Whys, Wonders, Wows!
Waukesha, WI
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 totality!.
Sat, Jan 20 2024
11:00 AM
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Wed, Apr 3 2024
12:00 PM
Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Earth
Waukesha, WI
Dynamic Earth 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 ener…
Wed, Jul 7 2021
11:00 AM
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Wed, Apr 17 2024
12:00 PM
The Little Star That Could
The Little Star That Could
Waukesha, WI
This is a story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets …
Wed, Aug 18 2021
11:00 AM
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Thu, Mar 28 2024
12:00 PM
On the Blue Planet
On the Blue Planet
Waukesha, WI
The Earth is just one of the planets orbiting the Sun, but the only one where conditions are just right to support life. Explore the remarkable variety of life on Earth. How long has the Earth existed and what are the conditions that make it suitable for sustaining life? Why do penguins live in Ant…
Sat, Nov 13 2021
1:00 PM
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Wed, Apr 10 2024
12:00 PM
Dino Soars! Change Over Time
Dino Soars! Change Over Time
Waukesha, WI
Perhaps the most astounding discovery about dinosaurs is that they are still around today - and not just in the movies. Birds are living dinosaurs! Follow the story of Malkia, a museum paleontologist, as she explores fascinating connections between birds and dinosaurs.
Sat, Aug 6 2022
11:00 AM
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Fri, Mar 29 2024
12:00 PM
Mexica Archaeoastronomy: Between Space and Time
Mexica Archaeoastronomy: Between Space and Time
Waukesha, WI
This feature illustrates the important role played by astronomical observation for the evolution of 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 color…
Sat, Oct 2 2021
2:30 PM
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Fri, Mar 29 2024
2:00 PM
CapCom Go! The Apollo Story
CapCom Go! The Apollo Story
Waukesha, WI
On July 20th, 1969, 600 million people around the world gathered to witness a historic moment of human achievement broadcast live from the Moon. “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” Neil Armstrong. The world celebrated as the astronauts took their first steps on the Moon. But…
Sat, Feb 6 2021
1:00 PM
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Wed, Mar 27 2024
2:00 PM
Surviving in Space
Surviving in Space
Waukesha, WI
Ever dream of rocketing into space or being an astronaut in Earth's orbit? Explore these fascinating journeys and beyond with NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg and her robot helper, S.L.O.T.H.! That’s short for Space Life Operations Trainer for Humans. Join us for this fun Planetarium program for all age…
Sat, Jul 1 2023
11:00 AM
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Wed, Mar 27 2024
12:00 PM
Unveiling the Invisible Universe
Unveiling the Invisible Universe
Waukesha, WI
For thousands of years the humans observed the light coming from the night sky with their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. Finally, in the 20th century with the advent of rockets, it became possible t…
Sat, Mar 5 2022
1:00 PM
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Tue, Mar 26 2024
2:00 PM
Totality- Explore the Wonders of Eclipses
Totality- Explore the Wonders of Eclipses
Waukesha, WI
This show is all about eclipses, from lunar to total solar. DIscover how they occur and what happens when they do. We look back to the proof of general relativity and look forward to upcoming eclipses and where to witness them. Learn from spectacular space environments to humorous pop-up books. Exp…
Sat, Nov 4 2023
11:00 AM
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Sat, Mar 30 2024
12:00 PM
