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Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium
Explore the mysteries of our universe

The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium, at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, offers free public showings every Wednesday night. Join us in exploring our incredible sky.

Private shows available by appointment for groups of 10 or more. See our list of shows! Contact us by phone or email.

Summer is coming. The Planetarium will be open every wednesday evening at 7:00 pm. Also, watch for special weekend shows!

See Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter Tonight!

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Mars is low in the western sky shortly after sunset in the constellation Cancer.

Saturn is low in the southwestern sky at sunset in the constellation Leo very near the star Regulus.

Jupiter rises about midnight in the SE sky in the constellation Sagittarius..

upcoming events

Show every Wednesday of the month, at 7:00 PM

June 4 Stargazing Tonight - What's up for April (ages 5 and up).

June 11 Arrowhead Astronomical Society Topics vary but of interest to a wide range of audiences (ages 10 and up).

June 18 Dark Matter 95% of the Universe is made up of matter we can't see. come learn about the invisible Universe.

June 25 The Southern Sky Ever wonder what the stars look like from Australia? Come and find out.

July 2 Stargazing Tonight - What's up for April (ages 5 and up).

July 9 Arrowhead Astronomical Society Topics vary but of interest to a wide range of audiences (ages 10 and up).

weekly public shows
this week in our sky