{"id":9460,"date":"2022-02-08T13:40:11","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T19:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/?page_id=9460"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:57:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T19:57:10","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About the Planetarium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-p-slider\"><div class=\"uwm-p-slider--auto\"><figure class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/Gallery-About-Pounce-Eclipse-750x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"Student poses with Pounce Panther wearing solar eclipse glasses\" title=\"Student poses with Pounce Panther wearing solar eclipse glasses\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2021\/03\/Staff-Planetarium-Visitors-750x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"51ÁÔÆæ Planetarium students smile at the camera in front of red paper lanterns they made for the Lunar New Year\" title=\"51ÁÔÆæ Planetarium students smile at the camera in front of red paper lanterns they made for the Lunar New Year\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/Gallery-About-Chld-Telescope-750x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"Child gazes through telescope\" title=\"Child gazes through telescope\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/Gallery-About-Telescopes-750x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/Gallery-About-Smores-750x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"Students roast marshmallows over a grill\" title=\"Students roast marshmallows over a grill\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/Gallery-About-Audience-Theater-750x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"Audience members make shapes of constellations with their hands in the planetarium theater\" title=\"Audience members make shapes of constellations with their hands in the planetarium theater\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/Gallery-About-Students-750x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The 51ÁÔÆæ Planetarium connects the community to the beauty of the night sky and the wonders of the cosmos through live, interactive programs that spark curiosity and share science in a welcoming atmosphere for all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We are open to the public.<\/strong> Join us under the night sky in our planetarium theater for one of our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">upcoming events<\/a>&nbsp;or set up a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/private-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">private reservation<\/a>. We offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/events\/category\/friday-night-show\/\">Friday Night Shows<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/our-shared-sky\/\">Our Shared Sky<\/a> cultural events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/public-events\/stargazing\/\">Outdoor stargazing<\/a> (weather permitting)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/public-events\/\">Other public events<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/private-groups\/birthday\/\">birthday parties<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/private-groups\/schools\/\">School field trips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/private-groups\/special-occasions\/\">special occasions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-planetarium-theater\">The Planetarium Theater<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/Images-Planetariuim-1500x650-1.jpg\" alt=\"Planetarium theater with pink dome and seats\" class=\"wp-image-15427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/Images-Planetariuim-1500x650-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/Images-Planetariuim-1500x650-1-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/Images-Planetariuim-1500x650-1-1024x444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/Images-Planetariuim-1500x650-1-768x333.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--white\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">The 51ÁÔÆæ Planetarium is equipped with a Spitz A3P optomechanical projector that projects stars, planets, the Sun, and the Moon on the Planetarium&#8217;s 30-foot dome. Four digital projectors and separate special projectors are also used for visual effects such a rotating Milky Way Galaxy and the Aurora Borealis. <\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/public-events\/stargazing\/\">Find an Event to Attend<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-observatory-deck\">The Observatory Deck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-Rooftop-Telescope-1500x650-1.jpg\" alt=\"People stand around the telescope mounted to the Physics building rooftop, one child looks through the eyepiece\" class=\"wp-image-15210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-Rooftop-Telescope-1500x650-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-Rooftop-Telescope-1500x650-1-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-Rooftop-Telescope-1500x650-1-1024x444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-Rooftop-Telescope-1500x650-1-768x333.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--white\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">The Observatory deck on the roof of the Physics building is used for our outdoor stargazing sessions. We use a 14 inch Celestron on a Paramount MX+ robotic pedestal mount for stargazing. We also own and operate a 10&#8243; Meade LX200, 8&#8243; Celestron with Solar filter, and a 6&#8243; Mead.<\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/public-events\/stargazing\/\">Learn More About the Skydeck<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-planetarium-s-impact\">The Planetarium&#8217;s Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-Staff-1500x650-1.jpg\" alt=\"The 51ÁÔÆæ Planetarium staff team poses together\" class=\"wp-image-15212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-Staff-1500x650-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-Staff-1500x650-1-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-Staff-1500x650-1-1024x444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-Staff-1500x650-1-768x333.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--white\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle\"><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Every year, the 51ÁÔÆæ Planetarium hosts approximately 15,000 visitors including thousands of K-12 students, 51ÁÔÆæ faculty and staff, and many community members. We offer unique employment opportunities to 51ÁÔÆæ students, who gain real-life skills directly applicable to their majors and future careers. We also host special collaborations such as with Our Shared Sky, large-scale public events like the 2024 Solar Eclipse, and more.<br><\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/get-involved\/\">Get Involved<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-planetarium-s-history\">The Planetarium&#8217;s History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/Images-Manfred-Olson-1500x650-1.jpg\" alt=\"Manfred Olson\" class=\"wp-image-15425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/Images-Manfred-Olson-1500x650-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/Images-Manfred-Olson-1500x650-1-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/Images-Manfred-Olson-1500x650-1-1024x444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/Images-Manfred-Olson-1500x650-1-768x333.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--white\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Built in 1965, the 51ÁÔÆæ Planetarium opened its doors in 1966 and was named after Manfred Olson (1903-1966), a professor of physics from 1931 to 1963. A native of Wisconsin, Olson\u2019s 32-year career took him to such places as the University of Chicago Metallurgical Laboratory (1943) and to Los Alamos, New Mexico (1947-1949) as senior physicist in the research and development of Geiger counter systems. Upon retiring from 51ÁÔÆæ in 1963, he became the Planetarium director and a part-time lecturer in the Physics Department.<\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/the-vision-of-the-uwm-planetarium-sparking-curiosity-about-stars-and-inspiring-community-conversations\/\">Learn More About Our History<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-planetarium-today\">The Planetarium Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/Images-Jean-Creighton-1500x650-1.jpg\" alt=\"Jean Creighton in the Planetarium wearing SOFIA NASA Airborne Astronomer jacket\" class=\"wp-image-15424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/Images-Jean-Creighton-1500x650-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/Images-Jean-Creighton-1500x650-1-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/Images-Jean-Creighton-1500x650-1-1024x444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/Images-Jean-Creighton-1500x650-1-768x333.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--white\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Dr. Jean Creighton became director of the 51ÁÔÆæ Planetarium in 2007 with the dream of heightening its visibility by offering astronomical programs to the general public and private groups such as scout and school groups. Under her directorship, interest and attendance at the Planetarium has skyrocketed, giving children and adults alike the opportunity to share in her enthusiasm and love for astronomy!<\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/IrK01jDsS_4\">Watch Our Welcome Video<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-with-support-from\">With Support From&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"alignleft uwm-c-img--left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cgca.uwm.edu\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2024\/03\/cosmology-e1709923380553.jpeg\" alt=\"Logo for the Center for Gravitation, Cosmology and Astrophysics\" class=\"wp-image-13232\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"alignleft uwm-c-img--left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2021\/03\/NSF.jpg\" alt=\"NSF logo\" class=\"wp-image-15167\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"alignleft uwm-c-img--left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/51ÁÔÆæ-MCN.jpg\" alt=\"51ÁÔÆæ Proud Member Multicultural Network\" class=\"wp-image-15178\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 51ÁÔÆæ Planetarium connects the community to the beauty of the night sky and the wonders of the cosmos through live, interactive programs that spark curiosity and share science in a welcoming atmosphere for all. 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