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As the outreach arm of the Department of Astronomy, we are not a full-fledged or staffed science center. We do our best to meet all requests. We offer public shows based on staffing availability. The Planetarium at COSI is open for public programs.

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March 21, 2025

Public Planetarium Programs - Canceled

Smith Lab 5033 - Arne Slettebak Planetarium
Space
April 11, 2025

Public Planetarium Programs - Canceled

Smith Lab 5033 - Arne Slettebak Planetarium

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