Birth of the Universe

Experience the first light of the universe with the UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium’s Birth of the Universe. Enjoy a tour of the origins and development of the cosmos dating back almost 14 billion years. In this live, interactive presentation, learn about the clues that astronomers use to understand the birth and transformation of the universe, including the motion of distant galaxies and radiation generated by the early universe. Enjoy an indoor stargazing session with a tour of the local night sky free of light pollution followed by the opportunity to ask questions of astronomer and Planetarium Director, Jean Creighton.  Birth of the Universe runs every Friday from January 11 to February 22 with two nightly showings at 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. and 8:15 to 9:15 p.m. At $5 per ticket, this fun and affordable program is open to everybody. Buy tickets online to secure your spot at this popular show.****DISCLAIMER _Please arrive 20 minutes before doors open to check in at the front ticket table with your last name (printed tickets not required for will call). DOORS WILL CLOSE 5 MINUTES AFTER THE SHOW BEGINS. NO LATE ADMISSIONS. No-shows risk having their spots sold 5 minutes after the scheduled program start time. THERE IS AN ONLINE WAITLIST IF TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT. IF A SPOT BECOMES AVAILABLE ONLINE AND YOU ARE NEXT ON THE LIST, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL AND MUST PURCHASE TICKETS WITHIN 24 HOURS BEFORE THE TICKETS BECOME AVAILABLE FOR THE NEXT PERSON. _