Name: Universe in the Park: In-person Badger Talk at Big Foot Beach State Park in Lake Geneva, WI
Start: 2025-08-30T20:30:00-05:00
Location: 1550 S Lake Shore Dr, Lake Geneva, WI 53147

Universe in the Park: In-person Badger Talk at Big Foot Beach State Park in Lake Geneva, WI

Join presenter Jim Lattis on August 30, 2025, at 8:30 PM at Big Foot Beach State Park for Universe in the Park. Enjoy a 30–40 minute astronomy talk at sunset followed by telescope viewing, weather permitting. Great for ages 8+ (talk) and 4+ (viewing).
Presenter Jim Lattis holds a Ph.D. in History of Science from UW–Madison and is the author of many publications in that field. He helped create UW Space Place, the outreach and public education center of the UW–Madison Astronomy Department and has directed it since its founding. He manages historic Washburn Observatory, teaches courses in introductory astronomy and its history, gives frequent public talks, and consults widely for the media (including UW Communications, Wisconsin and National Public Radio, and other national networks and newspapers). He has also led many trips focused on astronomical tourism.