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University of Wisconsin (UWM)
Manfred Olson Planetarium


USA , WISCONSIN , MILWAUKEE
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University of Wisconsin (UWM)
University of Wisconsin (UWM)
University of Wisconsin (UWM)
University of Wisconsin (UWM)
University of Wisconsin (UWM)
University of Wisconsin (UWM)
University of Wisconsin (UWM)
University of Wisconsin (UWM)
University of Wisconsin (UWM)
University of Wisconsin (UWM)
University of Wisconsin (UWM)
University of Wisconsin (UWM)
University of Wisconsin (UWM)
University of Wisconsin (UWM)
University of Wisconsin (UWM)


Type: School
Opened in 1966

Address: Physics Building 150, 1900 E. Kenwood Blvd. - Milwaukee, WI 53211
Country: USA
Email: jcreight@uwm.edu
Phone: +1 414-229-4961

Website: https://uwm.edu/planetarium/
Website 2: https://historicmilwaukee.org/doors-open/buildings/uwm-manfred-olson-planetarium
                       

Team
Jean Creighton (director: 2007), Victoria Robison (assistant director)



68 seats











Dome of  9.1m


Technical
 Optical system SPITZ : A3P
Cove light: RGB Led cove lights

Facilities
 Observatory Meade LX200 10-inch, Meade 226, Meade 12-inch, Unitron D102

Operation
 Frequenting: 17000 people per year

History
- 1966: opening
- 2008: renovation: Ash Enterprises
- February 23-27, 2026: 60th anniversary!


Comments

Latitude: 43°04'31" N  -  Longitude: 87°53'09" W  -  Altitude: 205m
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