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Barlow Planetarium

★★★★★ 4.8 · 2 reviews📍 1478 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952

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About Barlow Planetarium

On March 20, 1998, the Barlow Planetarium at the UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities Campus opened its doors to the public, becoming the first major planetarium in the state of Wisconsin. Its 48-foot diameter projection dome, seating 98 with four wheelchair-accessible spaces, is powered by Evans and Sutherland Digistar II®, cutting-edge video projection and automation technology. At the time of its opening, the Barlow was considered one of the most advanced planetariums in the country. Today, the Barlow is the second largest and second most attended planetarium in Wisconsin, serving approximately 35,000 visitors annually from Northeast Wisconsin. It also welcomes guests and students from UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee and UW-Stevens Point, as well as the seven campuses that make up the University of Wisconsin system. Thanks to its commitment to providing an excellent experience for all families and students, the Barlow Planetarium is a Wisconsin favorite.

Programs

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The Friendly Sky (Grades PK & K)

The Friendly Sky is designed to be the best possible introduction to astronomy and the planetarium environment for the youngest of students. Students use their imaginations and the stars to play a celestial game of connect-the-dots. Each program ends with a tour of the constellations, stars and planets that are in the current nighttime sky. 50 minutes

Our Place in Space (Grades 1 & 2)

Science is all about asking questions and investigating answers. Our Place in Space handles the earliest science questions that students about their world: What causes day and night? How does the Moon change shape? What causes the seasons to change? Each program ends with a tour of the constellations, stars and planets that are in the current nighttime sky. 50 minutes

Solar System Exploration (Grades 3-5)

The solar system is a truly amazing place filled with fascinating worlds just waiting to be discovered. Students will see some of the latest images of the Sun, planets, moons and dwarf planets. Each program ends with a tour of the constellations, stars and planets that are in the current nighttime sky. 50 minutes

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🗺️ 1478 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952 — open in Maps

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★ 4.8 · Menasha, WI