As Halloween approaches, you might like to watch space horror films like Alien or 2001: A Space Odyssey to get in the mood for spooky season. But when it comes to space, truth is scarier than fiction.
To introduce us to some spooktacular celestial phenomena, UWM’s Manfred Olson Planetarium is inviting the public to see the "Creepy Cosmos" — an indoor stargazing adventure through the darkest parts of space.
This year's student-led program highlights neutron stars, the search for extraterrestrial life, Orson Welles' infamous War of the Worlds radio incident and more. The event sees Manfred Olson Planetarium transform into the haunted Manfred Olson Manor.
"We are taking you on a tour in this haunted manor," Koshkin says. "In each room, you find a particularly scary or creepy object or phenomena from outer space."
The next four Fridays offer a few chances to catch "Creepy Cosmos," and you can purchase tickets here. General Admission costs $6, while UWM students can get in for $5.
"It's a really special atmosphere to create at the planetarium that only comes around once a year," Koshkin says.
To learn more, Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski is joined by Koshkin and Jean Creighton — planetarium director and WUWM's astronomy contributor.
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