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The planetarium projectors have been fixed but we will not be able to accommodate the usual full schedule of private shows this summer. We are offering FREE public shows regularly to compensate for this. Details are posted under EVENTS!

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. Solstice Outreach is available for privately scheduled shows in their portable planetarium dome. The SciDome at The Works Museum is also open.

Upcoming Events

Wayfinders
June 20, 2025

Public Planetarium Programs - June 2025

Event Start Time: 7:00 pm
Event Location: Smith Lab 5033 - Arne Slettebak Planetarium
Wayfinders
June 27, 2025

Public Planetarium Programs - June 2025

Event Start Time: 7:00 pm
Event Location: Smith Lab 5033 - Arne Slettebak Planetarium

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