In keeping with the UW-Madison policies on the control of novel corona virus disease, we regret to announce that UW Space Place must cancel all public programs and group visits effective immediately and lasting until at least mid-April. We will post again on Facebook when we resume normal programs.
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The University of Wisconsin has been at the forefront of innovative astronomical research for over a century. To encourage students, teachers, and the general public to learn, think, and talk about space science and research, the UW Space Place first opened in a refurbished Ponderosa Steak House in the summer of 1990. Over the years, Space Place has grown into a vibrant public education center. In
12/04/2018
If you have been to Space Place, you have seen our satellite OAO. Read more about it on the 50th anniversary of its launch.
Reaching for the stars: 50 years of space astronomy In December 1968, the world’s first autonomous space-based astronomical observatory carried seven telescopes from UW–Madison, designed and built by a plucky band of scientists in an unassuming warehouse on South Park Street.
Star gazing scheduled for tonight at Olbrich Park has been postponed until October 22nd due to the weather.
Saturday Science Workshops resume again September 8th!
07/17/2018
Had a wonderful time with Grandparents University last week.
Guest speaker tonight (5/8) at Space Place; 7:00 pm
"Marigolds on Mars: Turning Space Green" by Prof. Simon Gilroy, Dept. of Botany
Can plants flourish in an environment in which there is no up or down, such as in space? Could plants be grown in alien environments, such as on Mars? Prof. Simon Gilroy researches how plants grow both in his Wisconsin laboratory and on the International Space Station, and his research could some day find applications on other planets.
Guest speaker tonight (4/10) at Space Place 7:00 pm
"Measuring Starlight Deflection During the 2017 Eclipse: Completing the Experiment that Made Einstein Famous" by Dr. Corey Bruns, UW-Whitewater Mathematics Dept.
Guest Presentation tonight at Space Place (12/12); 7:00 PM
"Structural Dynamics Challenges in Launch: How can we get things to space without shaking them to death?" by Prof. Matt Allen, UW-Madison Engineering Physics
11/29/2017
Don't miss our Family Science Night this Friday, December 1st from 6-8:00 pm. Enjoy hands-on science activities and experiments. Free; all ages are welcome.
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10/02/2017
Watch Blue Sky Science as Sanjay Limaye from UW Space Science and Engineering Center explains why the moon has craters:
Blue Sky Science: Why does the moon have craters? One reason the moon has craters is because it gets hit by objects from space. It also has craters because in its past it had volcanoes, and...
Saturday Science is back at Space Place! This Saturday (9/30) we will be making paper circuits. Join us starting at 10:00 AM to learn more about electrical circuits and to make your own light up picture (for children ages 6-10 and their families).
SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES will be for sale at Space Place on Thursday (8/17) from noon-1:00 pm and Friday (8/18) from 7:00-9:00 pm. Limit 2 pairs per family; while supply lasts.
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