Europe to the Stars

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Recommended for grades 9 - 12
1 hour

For current program rates, see the Waukesha County Environmental Education School Guide

Europe to the Stars takes the viewer on an epic journey behind the scenes at the most productive ground-based observatory in the world, revealing the science, the history, the technology and the people. It is a story of observing a Universe of deep mysteries and hidden secrets, and of designing, building and operating the most powerful ground-based telescopes on the planet. The movie focuses on the essential aspects of an astronomical observatory, while offering a broader view of how astronomy is done.

Duration: 60 minutes
Fee: Yes
Offered: School Year
Location options: Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium located at the Retzer Nature Center