astronomy

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski to talk about science — from his favorite stargazing memory to how to get adults to better understand it.

The Manfred Olson Planetarium at UW-Milwaukee has been hosting a series of events based on the zodiac, and this month they are highlighting Capricorn.

The Manfred Olson Planetarium at UW-Milwaukee has an upcoming show all about exoplanets, Exploring Exoplanets with the James Webb Space Telescope, on Dec. 2 and Dec. 9.

UW-Milwaukee’s Manfred Olson Planetarium has been hosting a series of events based on the zodiac, and this month they are highlighting Scorpius.

Lake Effect astronomy contributor Jean Creighton shares the astronomy and mythology behind the zodiac Virgo, and its important role in launching the research of exoplanets.

Lake Effect astronomy contributor Jean Creighton shares more about the astronomy and mythology behind the zodiac Leo, and how the James Webb telescope is helping us explore all of the galaxies housed within the constellation.

Stars do far more than simply decorate the night sky we look at. To share more about the life of a star, astronomy contributor and director of UW-Milwaukee's Manfred Olson Planetarium, Jean Creighton, shares more.

UW-Milwaukee’s Manfred Olson Planetarium has been hosting a series of events based on the zodiac, and this month they are highlighting Cancer. The live, interactive show, Constellations of the Zodiac: Cancer, takes place June 24.

If you’re a bit of a night owl, head out into your backyard and look up to the sky this Sunday night to witness a total lunar eclipse. This event occurs about every two and half years, and to break down the science behind a total lunar eclipse, astronomy contributor Jean Creighton shares more.

The Manfred Olsen Planetarium at UW-Milwaukee is a great place for stargazing, but the night sky looks different depending on where in the globe you reside. Friday, the planetarium is highlighting the Asian universe.