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Explore the Mysteries of our Universe
The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium, at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, offers free public shows every Wednesday night. Join us in exploring our incredible Universe.
Private shows available by appointment for groups of 10 or more. See our list of shows! Contact us by phone or email.
The Alworth Planetarium sponsors free public shows every Wednesday at 7:00 pm.
See the Summer 2009 Schedule Here!
Mercury Not currently visible.
Venus is a "morning star" at the moment and is visible for a a short time in the eastern sky just before sunrise. It will be the brightest object in the sky except for the moon.
Mars Not currently visible.
Jupiter rises in the east about 3:30 AM.
Saturn will be in the southwestern sky after sunset in the constellation Leo.
May 6 Stargazing Tonight: - What's up in the night sky for May. (ages 5 and up).
May 13 Arrowhead Astronomical Society Three Amigos of Astronomy. Favorite springtime objects in the night sky. (ages 10 and up).
May 20 Educational Series: Killer Asteroids: Are we in danger of extinction? (ages 8+)
May 27Egyptian Astronomy: The Egyptians studied and worshiped the sky and the state of astronomy (and astrology) were highly advanced in ancient Egypt. Join us for a trip to ancient Egypt. (ages 7+).
June 3Stargazing Tonight: - What's up in the night sky for June. (ages 5 and up).
June 10Arrowhead Astronomical Society Title to be announced. Show followed by the monthly meeting of the society.(ages 10+).
June 17 Educational Series: Life and Death of Stars: (ages 8+)
June 24 Educational Series: Supernova: A review of the death of massive stars in cataclysmic explosions called Supernova. (ages 8+)
July 1 Stargazing Tonight: - What's up in the night sky for July. (ages 5 and up).
July 8Arrowhead Astronomical Society Title to be announced. Show followed by the monthly meeting of the society.(ages 10+).
