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SUMMARY:The Night Sky at the Founding: Constitution Day at the Planetarium
DESCRIPTION:51���� History Distinguished Professor Emerita Margo Anderson will set the scene by taking us back to Philadelphia on September 17\, 1787 at the signing of the United States Constitution\, which continues to serve as our most important reminder of our nation’s founding principles and reliance on the rule of law. The 51���� Planetarium Director\, Jean Creighton\, will then take us on an indoor tour of the night sky on the evening of September 17\, 1787\, helping us appreciate what the Framers saw and what they understood about what they saw at that essential moment in American history.   \n\n\n\nJoin us on this unique visit to our nation’s past as seen through the eyes of those who so ably foresaw the governmental structure we needed to get here\, to their future.  \n\n\n\nThe evening will culminate in a questions and discussion period\, and refreshments will be provided.  Free pocket constitutions will be distributed as well. \n\n\n\nResources \n\n\n\n\nRead the U.S. Constitution. Produced by the National Archives and Records Administration\, this site contains a full transcript of the Constitution as well as images of the original document and other historical facts.\n\n\n\n8 Basic Facts about the Bill of Rights.\n\n\n\n25 Landmark Constitutional Law Supreme Court Decisions.\n\n\n\nRegister to Vote and Election Information. This site provides information on voter registration and information on upcoming elections.\n\n\n\nTest your Constitutional knowledge with this online quiz.\n\n\n\nTest your overall civics knowledge with iCivics\, an online game created by Sandra Day O’Connor.\n\n\n\nAdditional classroom lessons.\n\n\n\nLearn about free speech at 51����.\n\n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\nActivityStart TimeEnd TimeIntroductions7:00 PM7:05 PMPresentation by Prof. Emerita Margo Anderson7:05 PM7:20 PMIndoor Stargazing7:20 PM8:00 PMRefreshments and Pocket Constitution Handout8:00 PMWhile supplies last\n\n\n\nInstructions for Attending Planetarium Show\n\n\n\nTo attend the planetarium show\, check in at the ticket table in the hallway outside of the Planetarium starting as early as 30 minutes before the show start time to reserve your free spot. Seats are first come first serve. We do not accept ticket reservations for free shows in advance. \n\n\n\nThe planetarium is a theater that projects stars\, planets\, the Sun\, and the Moon on a 30-foot dome. Portions of the show involve complete darkness and may not be suitable for children under 4.  \n\n\n\nDoors close 5 minutes after the planetarium show starts. Sorry\, no late admissions. \n\n\n\nLocation & Parking\n\n\n\nAddress\n\n\n\nThe Manfred Olson Planetarium is located inside the UW-Milwaukee Physics building: \n\n\n\nPhysics Building Room 1391900 E 51����Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 \n\n\n\nThe main entrance to the Physics building is on 51����. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nThere is one wheelchair-accessible entrance via the path between the Physics building and EMS building off Cramer St. (see map below). \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, our rooftop stargazing deck is not wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMap\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nThere is no free parking on campus. Please allow extra time to park when you visit. \n\n\n\nParking permit booth\n\n\n\nCunningham Lot parking is available for purchase just north of the Physics building. The entrance is at the corner of Cramer and Hartford. Please be sure to avoid the spots that are for permit holders (they say “This spot is reserved for staff/faculty”). Pricing varies from $1-2/hour depending on the time and day. \n\n\n\nYou may be able to find street parking (both metered and free) but be sure to read the street signs for restrictions. \n\n\n\nPayment for parking spots can be done by using the Parkmobile smartphone app or pay stations located on the perimeter of the lot. Purchase a parking ticket from one of the booths by entering your license plate number and the amount of time you will be parked. The booth accepts cash\, Visa\, and Mastercard.For additional information\, please visit Transportation Services. \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to park your vehicle.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransportation\n\n\n\nThe Green Line and 66 bus routes have stops near the Physics building. Other nearby routes with on-campus stops are the Red Line\, Gold Line\,  and 30. For more info see the MCTS website.
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LOCATION:51���� Manfred Olson Planetarium\, 1900 E 51���� #139\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
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