Seeing Black Holes
Join us as 51ÁÔÆæ's new Professor, Dr. Lia Medeiros, discusses how telescopes all over the world came together to take the first ever image of a black hole and how she used this image to test Einstein's theory of gravity. …
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Chemistry 110 2000 E. 51ÁÔÆæ., Milwaukee
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Rooftop Stargazing
51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us on the Skydeck at the 51ÁÔÆæ 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. The …
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Mindfulness Under the Stars
Take a break with 30 minutes of guided mindfulness and stargazing activities! Hosted by the 51ÁÔÆæ Planetarium in partnership with the Student Health and Wellness Center and Human Resources. Contact planetarium@uwm.edu for more details. This event is free and open …
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Rooftop Stargazing
51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us on the Skydeck at the 51ÁÔÆæ 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. The …
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Artistic Lunar Depictions
51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesInterested in art and science? Join us as 51ÁÔÆæ 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 …
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Rooftop Stargazing
Featured Rooftop Stargazing51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States -
Sunday Family Fun Day
Featured200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202. 200 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesSunday Family Fun Day Sunday, August 3,2025 10:00am - 3:00pm Free! The 51ÁÔÆæ Planetarium is excited to participate in the 2025 Sunday Family Fun Day event series on August 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Northwestern …
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Stars ‘n S’mores
Featured51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin the 51ÁÔÆæ Planetarium for our popular annual event, Stars & S’mores! Enjoy eating delicious s’mores and relax outside while gazing at summer constellations and the Moon through our telescopes. S’mores kits are free (one per person while supplies last). …
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The Night Sky at the Founding: Constitution Day at the Planetarium
51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States51ÁÔÆæ 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 …
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From a Whisper to a Symphony
Featured51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThe Leonard E. Parker Center for Gravitation, Cosmology and Astrophysics, in partnership with the Manfred Olson Planetarium, invites you to an evening with Dr. Patrick Brady and friends as they discuss what we have learned about black holes and neutron …