Season of Light - December Public Shows
Season of Light - December Public Shows
Madison, WI
For those living in the Northern hemisphere the winter months are a time associated with struggle against the darkness. In this program we will explore the seasons as well as the traditions, across many cultures, that are associated with this season of light in the darkness. As always, we’ll explo…
Mon, Dec 19 2022
6:00 PM
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Tue, Dec 20 2022
8:30 PM
Ghost Wars
Ghost Wars
Madison, WI
GHOST WARS music/film hand-crafted in real time by Aaron Granat and Thomas Ferrella BAND: YOU OF ALL PEOPLE - ed ahrens, kevin schaefer, nick orlowski, phil redman, steve tyska, thomas ferrella thomas ferrellauntethered, auto-didact, visual and performance artist resides in madison, wi, …
Fri, Jan 6 2023
8:00 PM
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Sat, Jan 7 2023
9:00 PM
Big Astronomy Virtual
Big Astronomy Virtual
Anywhere, WI
Astronomers use giant telescopes to unlock the mysteries of the universe. This beautiful fulldome film takes us to three world-class observatories in Chile where we learn about how these amazing discoveries are made, and meet an inspiring cast of astronomers, engineers, technicians, and support sta…
Monday, May 9 2022
6:30 PM
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7:30 PM
Big Astronomy - November Public Shows!
Big Astronomy - November Public Shows!
Madison, WI
Astronomers use giant telescopes to unlock the mysteries of the universe. This beautiful fulldome film takes us to three world-class observatories in Chile where we learn about how these amazing discoveries are made, and meet an inspiring cast of astronomers, engineers, technicians, and support sta…
Mon, Nov 21 2022
6:00 PM
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Tue, Nov 22 2022
8:30 PM
Halloween Spooktacular B-Movie Fundraiser!
Halloween Spooktacular B-Movie Fundraiser!
Madison, WI
Join us at the planetarium to watch some great old classic B-movies on the dome, have fun, and support our programs - all at the same time! Note that the movie schedule is in the graphic shown here and is available on planetarium public events website as well. NOTE: Each time in the schedule wil…
Thu, Oct 27 2022
6:30 PM
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Sat, Oct 29 2022
9:30 PM
JWST: Gateway to the Universe - January Public Show
JWST: Gateway to the Universe - January Public Show
Madison, WI
In this program we will explore the wonders of the design, build, launching and bringing online one of the most important new tools for astronomical exploration of our lifetimes. The program will also dive into the amazing things that we have already learned from the first six months of the James …
Mon, Jan 23 2023
6:00 PM
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Tue, Jan 24 2023
8:30 PM
The Stars of Summer - May Public Program
The Stars of Summer - May Public Program
Madison, WI
Join us as we explore the stars, asterisms and constellations of the summer sky. Learn how to find some of the great deep sky objects that can be seen in the night skies of the summer months. A brief introduction to observing with a beginner's telescope will walk you through how to setup and use …
Mon, May 22 2023
6:00 PM
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Tue, May 23 2023
8:30 PM
Big Astronomy In Person
Big Astronomy In Person
Madison, WI
Astronomers use giant telescopes to unlock the mysteries of the universe. This beautiful fulldome film takes us to three world-class observatories in Chile where we learn about how these amazing discoveries are made, and meet an inspiring cast of astronomers, engineers, technicians, and support sta…
Mon, May 16 2022
6:00 PM
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Wed, May 18 2022
8:30 PM
The Dying of the LIght - We Hope!, April Public Program
The Dying of the LIght - We Hope!, April Public Program
Madison, WI
Join us as we explore the differences between effective lighting and light pollution. Learn more about how we can work to protect human health and wildlife reproduction and ecology, public safety and reduce energy consumption and its associated cost and carbon footprint. We will explore together …
Mon, Apr 17 2023
6:00 PM
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Tue, Apr 18 2023
8:30 PM
Living in Balance - Anishinaabe Star Knowledge - March Public Program
Living in Balance - Anishinaabe Star Knowledge - March Public Program
Madison, WI
Living in Balance - Anishinaabe Star Knowledge is a full dome video production that highlights Anishinaabe stories of constellations and moons in relation to contemporary insights about environmental changes. Teachings shared by native skywatchers Carl Gawboy, William Wilson and Dr. Annette S. Lee…
Mon, Mar 20 2023
6:00 PM
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Thu, Mar 23 2023
8:30 PM
