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Party With the Stars
Friday, July 20 • 8:00-9:30 pm Find out what objects are currently in the night sky and where to find them. Following the indoor program, we will set up telescopes outside for viewing, weather permitting.
The Evening Sky Map Click here to download a monthly sky chart from Skymaps.com.
Washburn Observatory Click on the Washburn Observatory link for schedule information.
Space Place family workshops are offered during the school year on Saturdays at 10 a.m. for
children ages 6-10 and their families. The workshops are free and open to the public. No registration is required.
We are now on summer hiatus. Our Saturday Science Workshops will start again in September. Enjoy the summer!
Unfortunately we are no longer offering workshops to build your own telescope. For nearly a decade we have been helping families assemble these kits at Space Place. However, the Galileoscope kit is not longer being produced and we are unable to order more. You may still be able to find the kit at some on-line retailers by searching for "Galileoscope".
Origins is a special and the largest project that University Communications has ever undertaken. It is a story in three parts: the origins of our universe, the origins of the earliest life on Earth and the origins of humankind, and tells the story of how UW-Madison researchers are seeking out answers in those three areas.
Universe in the Park Now through October 13 • Various locations
Universe in the Park is back for the summer of 2018! Faculty and staff from the UW Astronomy Department travel to various parks throughout the state to present a talk about astronomy and then set up telescopes for viewing, weather permitting. It's a wonderful opportunity to talk with an astronomer and enjoy the dark skies of Wisconsin's state parks.
