University of Minnesota Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium
weekly public shows
Free Public Show every Wed. and Fri.; 7:00 pm

December 5 & 7: Stargazing Tonight

December 12: AAS Presentation

December 14 & 19: History of Astronomy Part III

December 26 & 28: UFOs

 

Stellar Saturdays! Full-Dome Video

$3 adults, $2 (ages 6-12), Free (5 and under)
    Hercules and Superhero Stars
  • Matinee 2 PM - Larry Cat
    MarsQuest
  • Feature 7 PM - Cosmic Colors

Gift Shop! Educational gifts, T-shirts, Toys, Books

MWA Planetarium offers:
  • Full-dome theater programs
  • FREE public shows Wednesdays and Fridays at 7pm (donation welcome!)
  • Stellar Saturdays! Full-Dome Videos
  • Custom programs for groups, birthdays, catered events
  • End of the World? - Winter Solstice Event
    UMD Marshall W Alworth Planetarium
    Friday, December 21st
    6:00 till 9:00pm


    Dome Shows Every Half Hour:
    6:00 Winter Solstice
    6:30 Winter Sky
    7:00 2012 End of the World
    7:30 UFO's
    8:00 Aurora Borealis
    8:30 2012 End of the World

    Raffle Prizes * Outdoor Telescoping * Fun for ALL Ages

    $8 per person / $15 per family
    Pizza, Cider and a FREE 2013 Celestial Calendar

See our program schedule for more information!

Private planetarium shows are great for schools, camps, scouts, family or business events and birthday parties!

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galaxies this week in our sky

Contact Information:
Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium
(218) 726-7129
email: planet@d.umn.edu

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