Honey, I Shrunk the Solar System
45 minutes
September 7, 2007 - March 20, 2008
For generations, the greatest minds in science and mathematics have struggled to wrap their minds around the far-out facts that come with understanding our universe. Picture the Earth hurdling around the Sun at twenty miles per second, or think about Jupiter weighing four hundred eighteen octillion, four hundred quadrillion tons, and you'll understand how difficult these figures have been to comprehend – until now.
Today, one brave scientist has conquered the calculations, mastered the math, and is ready to bring it all into focus. Meet Abby, a twelve year-old girl who showcases the Sun and planets like never before in Honey, I Shrunk the Solar System.
When Abby manages to shrink the solar system for a science project, its up to her father to travel to each of the "planets" while learning amazing facts about each one. With Mars the size of a marble and Jupiter represented by a kickball, it's easy to understand the true size of our planets and the distances between them.
* Explore the Skies Over Milwaukee as part of each Planetarium show. This live tour of the current night sky will show you where to spot the Moon, planets, constellations and more!
Tickets
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