BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Manfred Olson Planetarium - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:/planetarium X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Manfred Olson Planetarium REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T125714 CREATED:20240604T161808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T183439Z UID:10004695-1743796800-1743800400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Rooftop Stargazing DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Skydeck at the 51 Physics building for free public stargazing. Gaze through telescopes at the night sky and view the Moon\, planets\, star clusters\, and other astronomical objects! This event is open to the public. \n\n\n\nThe Skydeck is located on the 5th floor of the Physics building. Follow the pink signs to take the elevator at the east end of the Physics building to the 3rd floor and continue left to the staircase that leads to the roof. Unfortunately\, the Skydeck is not wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\nIn the event of inclement weather (cloudy skies\, temperature below 0° F)\, we will cancel this event. Check our website the day of the event before you visit. For questions\, please email planetarium@uwm.edu. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4. \n\n\n\nStargazing Schedule\n\n\n\nDateTimeStatusPlanetarium Shows*Friday\, February 7\, 20258 pm – 9 pmCANCELLEDScale of the UniverseFriday\, February 14\, 20258 pm – 9 pmScheduledConstellations of the ZodiacFriday\, April 4\, 20258 pm – 9 pmCANCELLEDStars in the Tropics*Outdoor stargazing sessions are usually scheduled for after planetarium shows. Click the links to get tickets for the planetarium shows. Attending planetarium shows is optional: You are welcome to attend the outdoor stargazing sessions without attending the planetarium shows. URL:/planetarium/event/feb-7-2025/2025-04-04/ LOCATION:51 Manfred Olson Planetarium\, 1900 E 51 #139\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Arts and Culture,Faculty and Staff,Free Events,Public,Student Life,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/planetarium/wp-content/uploads/sites/543/2021/03/Rooftop-Stargazing-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="51 Manfred Olson Planetarium":MAILTO:planetarium@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T125714 CREATED:20250305T181000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T181115Z UID:10004710-1744201800-1744203600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Mindfulness Under the Stars DESCRIPTION:Take a break with 30 minutes of guided mindfulness and stargazing activities! Hosted by the 51 Planetarium in partnership with the Student Health and Wellness Center and Human Resources. Contact planetarium@uwm.edu for more details. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4. \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 51Milwaukee\, 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. URL:/planetarium/event/mindfulness-under-the-stars-4/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Faculty and Staff,Free Events,Health and Well-being,Public,Student Life,Students,51 Campus Events X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T125714 CREATED:20250409T184135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T184255Z UID:10004715-1744401600-1744405200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Rooftop Stargazing DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Skydeck at the 51 Physics building for free public stargazing. Gaze through telescopes at the night sky and view the Moon\, planets\, star clusters\, and other astronomical objects! This event is open to the public. \n\n\n\nThe Skydeck is located on the 5th floor of the Physics building. Follow the pink signs to take the elevator at the east end of the Physics building to the 3rd floor and continue left to the staircase that leads to the roof. Unfortunately\, the Skydeck is not wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\nIn the event of inclement weather (cloudy skies\, temperature below 0° F)\, we will cancel this event. Check our website the day of the event before you visit. For questions\, please email planetarium@uwm.edu. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4. \n\n\n\nStargazing Schedule\n\n\n\nDateTimeStatusPlanetarium Shows*Friday\, February 7\, 20258 pm – 9 pmCANCELLEDScale of the UniverseFriday\, February 14\, 20258 pm – 9 pmScheduledConstellations of the ZodiacFriday\, April 4\, 20258 pm – 9 pmCANCELLEDStars in the TropicsFriday\, April 11\, 20258 pm – 9pmScheduledStars in the Tropics*Outdoor stargazing sessions are usually scheduled for after planetarium shows. Click the links to get tickets for the planetarium shows. Attending planetarium shows is optional: You are welcome to attend the outdoor stargazing sessions without attending the planetarium shows. URL:/planetarium/event/rooftop-stargazing-9/2025-04-11/ LOCATION:51 Manfred Olson Planetarium\, 1900 E 51 #139\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Arts and Culture,Faculty and Staff,Free Events,Public,Student Life,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/planetarium/wp-content/uploads/sites/543/2021/03/Rooftop-Stargazing-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="51 Manfred Olson Planetarium":MAILTO:planetarium@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T125714 CREATED:20250314T185145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T143253Z UID:10004711-1746039600-1746043200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Artistic Lunar Depictions DESCRIPTION:Interested in art and science? Join us as 51 Art History graduate student\, Maria Muto\, guides you through an exploration of how the invention of the telescope revolutionized the way we see\, interpret\, and represent the moon in art. Maria studies 17th & 18th century European art and will discuss how 17th century European artists were able to explore the moon with newfound clarity featuring works by Galileo Galilei\, Ludovico Cigoli\, Aer van der Neer\, and more. Maria will take us on a journey to 17th century Europe to explore how the invention of the telescope changed the way artists depicted the moon in their works. \n\n\n\nThe program is open to the public and will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity to ask questions. Not recommended for children under 4. \n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\nActivityStart TimeEnd TimePlanetarium Show7:00 PM8:00 PM\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\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 51Milwaukee\, 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. URL:/planetarium/event/artistic-lunar-depictions/ LOCATION:51 Manfred Olson Planetarium\, 1900 E 51 #139\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Arts and Culture,Faculty and Staff,Free Events,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Prospective Students,Public,Student Life,Students,51 Campus Events ORGANIZER;CN="51 Manfred Olson Planetarium":MAILTO:planetarium@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR