Universe in the Park: In-Person Badger Talk at Kohler-Andrae State Park in Sheboygan, WI
Advertisement
This is a free, in-person, rain or shine event hosted on September 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM by Kohler-Andrae State Park in Sheboygan, WI. There is no registration necessary for this event. You may email [email protected] or call the Park Office at 920-451-4080 for park information and weather concerns.
A typical UitP session begins just after sunset with a 30-40 minute talk and slide show about astronomy. While particular topics are left up to the presenters, they usually give a broad overview of one or two astronomy topics. Recent astronomical news is frequently discussed, such as the discovery of new solar systems, the demotion of Pluto, and the latest results from the Hubble Space Telescope.
At the conclusion of the talk, weather permitting, we set up a moderate aperture (8″-10″) telescope and provide park visitors the opportunity to view available astronomical objects. UitP sessions run as long as there are people interested in looking through the telescope, and the parks typically close before the interest has been sated.
Though all are welcome, the talk is best suited for ages 8+, and telescope viewing for ages 4+.
Jodie Kiyokawa is a graduate student working with Catherine Grier to study supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies. Originally from Hawai’i, she studied astrophysics at UCLA before joining the astronomy PhD program at UW-Madison. Jodie is an observational astronomer who uses both ground- and space-based telescopes to explore the extreme environments in the innermost regions surrounding supermassive black holes. Outside of research, she enjoys participating in science outreach and mentoring the next generation of scientists.
A typical UitP session begins just after sunset with a 30-40 minute talk and slide show about astronomy. While particular topics are left up to the presenters, they usually give a broad overview of one or two astronomy topics. Recent astronomical news is frequently discussed, such as the discovery of new solar systems, the demotion of Pluto, and the latest results from the Hubble Space Telescope.
At the conclusion of the talk, weather permitting, we set up a moderate aperture (8″-10″) telescope and provide park visitors the opportunity to view available astronomical objects. UitP sessions run as long as there are people interested in looking through the telescope, and the parks typically close before the interest has been sated.
Though all are welcome, the talk is best suited for ages 8+, and telescope viewing for ages 4+.
Jodie Kiyokawa is a graduate student working with Catherine Grier to study supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies. Originally from Hawai’i, she studied astrophysics at UCLA before joining the astronomy PhD program at UW-Madison. Jodie is an observational astronomer who uses both ground- and space-based telescopes to explore the extreme environments in the innermost regions surrounding supermassive black holes. Outside of research, she enjoys participating in science outreach and mentoring the next generation of scientists.
Advertisement
Where is it happening?
900 Sanderling Ln Sheboygan, WI 53081, Sanderling Nature Center, Sheboygan, WI 53081, United States
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Host or PublisherBadger Talks
