Planetarium audience

Manfred Olson Planetarium

Student poses with Pounce Panther wearing solar eclipse glasses
UWM Planetarium students smile at the camera in front of red paper lanterns they made for the Lunar New Year
Child gazes through telescope
Students roast marshmallows over a grill
Audience members make shapes of constellations with their hands in the planetarium theater

Connecting the community to the beauty of the night sky and the wonders of the cosmos.

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Jean's Corner

Dear UWM Planetarium friends,

A whole new generation has gotten to see a crewed launch to the Moon.  How exciting to be sending people to the Moon after 54 years and some great firsts: the first woman, the first person of color, and the first non-American for this extraordinary voyage of discovery with the Artemis program. I had a chance to do a couple of live TV interviews about Artemis II, including this recent CBS interview. 

We have another cause for celebration. Tony and Vicki Cecalupo will donate $10,000 to the UWM Planetarium if at least 60 other people donate to the planetarium for 414 Days (April 13-14, 2026). Can you help us reach our goal of 60? If you are able, donate online.

I am especially proud of the programming we offer to bring together people of all walks of life to enjoy the celestial. Thank you for your consideration and for appreciating what we do!

I look forward to seeing you under the stars,
Jean