Did you know that many names of stars are Arabic? Join us in an exploration of Arab culture, from food to architecture, as well as its many contributions to astronomy. Guest speakers Mohamed Maache and Mona Said will give personal accounts of their homelands, Algeria and Lebanon. Gaze at the starry night sky as astronomer Jean Creighton shares her favorite story from “One Thousand and One Nights.�

The program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity to ask questions. This event is open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4.

Event Information

Ticket Options

We also sell tickets at the door starting 30 minutes before the stated start time. However, we recommend buying tickets online in advance as shows do sell out. If tickets are sold out, you can have your name added to a waitlist at the door. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee admission to waitlist attendees.

Instructions & Door Policy

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the show. If you purchase tickets in advance, you do not need to print anything. You can simply check in at the ticket table with your name starting 30 minutes before the show start time.

If you have not checked in 5 minutes before the show starts (for example, 6:55 pm for a 7:00pm show), we may release your ticket to someone on the waiting list.

Doors close 5 minutes after the show starts. Sorry, no late admissions.

Location & Parking

Address

The Manfred Olson Planetarium is located inside the UW-Milwaukee Physics building:

Physics Building Room 139
1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ
Milwaukee, WI, 53211

The main entrance to the Physics building is on 51ÁÔÆæ.

Accessibility

There is one wheelchair-accessible entrance via the path between the Physics building and EMS building off Cramer St. (see map below).

Unfortunately, our rooftop stargazing deck is not wheelchair accessible.

Map

Parking

There is no free parking on campus. Please allow extra time to park when you visit.

Cunningham 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.

You may be able to find street parking (both metered and free) but be sure to read the street signs for restrictions.

Payment 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.

Transportation

The 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 .

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April 20 @ 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm CDT

Gaze at the night sky through our telescopes on select dates! Weather permitting, view the Moon, planets, star clusters, and other astronomical objects. Stargazing sessions are free and open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4.

Stargazing sessions take place throughout the year on the Skydeck located on the roof of the 51ÁÔÆæ Physics building as well as in other locations for special events. See below for the latest schedule.

Sessions may be cancelled due to poor weather conditions (rain, snow, temperatures below 0° F) or cloudiness. Please check the event status on this page after 5:30pm on the day of the session before visiting. If cancelled, we will update the status no later than 5:30pm on the day of the session.

Stargazing Schedule

Location & Parking

Address

The Rooftop Skydeck is located on the 5th floor of the UW-Milwaukee Physics building:

51ÁÔÆæ Physics Building Skydeck (5th Floor)
1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ
Milwaukee, WI, 53211

Follow signs to take the elevator at the east end of the Physics building to the 3rd floor and continue up two flights of stairs to the roof. Unfortunately, the Skydeck is not wheelchair accessible.

Accessibility

Unfortunately, our rooftop stargazing deck is not wheelchair accessible.

Map

Parking

There is no free parking on campus. Please allow extra time to park when you visit.

Cunningham 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”). The spots are $1.50/hour (as of September 2024).

You may be able to find street parking (both metered and free) but be sure to read the street signs for restrictions.

Payment 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.

Transportation

The 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 .

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Drop in for a mindfulness break in the Chemistry Courtyard! Recharge with stargazing shows inside the planetarium and outdoor activities such as DIY microgreen kits, DIY bird feeders, art projects, and green walking tours. Explore the courtyard and take a break that’s good for you and the planet!

Hosted by the 51ÁÔÆæ Planetarium, Office of Sustainability, and Student Health & Wellness Center.

In the event of inclement weather, we will move activities inside the Physics building.

Event Schedule

Instructions for Attending Planetarium Show

To 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.

The 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.

Doors close 5 minutes after the planetarium show starts. Sorry, no late admissions.

Location & Parking

Address

The Manfred Olson Planetarium is located inside the UW-Milwaukee Physics building:

Physics Building Room 139
1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ
Milwaukee, WI, 53211

The main entrance to the Physics building is on 51ÁÔÆæ.

Accessibility

There is one wheelchair-accessible entrance via the path between the Physics building and EMS building off Cramer St. (see map below).

Unfortunately, our rooftop stargazing deck is not wheelchair accessible.

Map

Parking

There is no free parking on campus. Please allow extra time to park when you visit.

Cunningham 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.

You may be able to find street parking (both metered and free) but be sure to read the street signs for restrictions.

Payment 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.

Transportation

The 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 .

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Did you know that many names of stars are Arabic? Join us in an exploration of Arab culture, from food to architecture, as well as its many contributions to astronomy. Guest speakers Mohamed Maache and Mona Said will give personal accounts of their homelands, Algeria and Lebanon. Gaze at the starry night sky as astronomer Jean Creighton shares her favorite story from “One Thousand and One Nights.�

The program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity to ask questions. This event is open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4.

Event Information

Ticket Options

We also sell tickets at the door starting 30 minutes before the stated start time. However, we recommend buying tickets online in advance as shows do sell out. If tickets are sold out, you can have your name added to a waitlist at the door. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee admission to waitlist attendees.

Instructions & Door Policy

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the show. If you purchase tickets in advance, you do not need to print anything. You can simply check in at the ticket table with your name starting 30 minutes before the show start time.

If you have not checked in 5 minutes before the show starts (for example, 6:55 pm for a 7:00pm show), we may release your ticket to someone on the waiting list.

Doors close 5 minutes after the show starts. Sorry, no late admissions.

Location & Parking

Address

The Manfred Olson Planetarium is located inside the UW-Milwaukee Physics building:

Physics Building Room 139
1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ
Milwaukee, WI, 53211

The main entrance to the Physics building is on 51ÁÔÆæ.

Accessibility

There is one wheelchair-accessible entrance via the path between the Physics building and EMS building off Cramer St. (see map below).

Unfortunately, our rooftop stargazing deck is not wheelchair accessible.

Map

Parking

There is no free parking on campus. Please allow extra time to park when you visit.

Cunningham 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.

You may be able to find street parking (both metered and free) but be sure to read the street signs for restrictions.

Payment 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.

Transportation

The 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 .

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April 24 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm CDT

Gaze at the night sky through our telescopes on select dates! Weather permitting, view the Moon, planets, star clusters, and other astronomical objects. Stargazing sessions are free and open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4.

Stargazing sessions take place throughout the year on the Skydeck located on the roof of the 51ÁÔÆæ Physics building as well as in other locations for special events. See below for the latest schedule.

Sessions may be cancelled due to poor weather conditions (rain, snow, temperatures below 0° F) or cloudiness. Please check the event status on this page after 5:30pm on the day of the session before visiting. If cancelled, we will update the status no later than 5:30pm on the day of the session.

Stargazing Schedule

Location & Parking

Address

The Rooftop Skydeck is located on the 5th floor of the UW-Milwaukee Physics building:

51ÁÔÆæ Physics Building Skydeck (5th Floor)
1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ
Milwaukee, WI, 53211

Follow signs to take the elevator at the east end of the Physics building to the 3rd floor and continue up two flights of stairs to the roof. Unfortunately, the Skydeck is not wheelchair accessible.

Accessibility

Unfortunately, our rooftop stargazing deck is not wheelchair accessible.

Map

Parking

There is no free parking on campus. Please allow extra time to park when you visit.

Cunningham 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”). The spots are $1.50/hour (as of September 2024).

You may be able to find street parking (both metered and free) but be sure to read the street signs for restrictions.

Payment 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.

Transportation

The 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 .

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