General Public Show: Europe to the Stars

Name: General Public Show: Europe to the Stars
Start: 2024-07-06T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-07-06T20:00:00-05:00
Location: 1023 University Dr, Duluth, MN, United States, Minnesota 55812

Schedule

Sat Jul 06 2024 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1023 University Dr, Duluth, MN, United States, Minnesota 55812 | Duluth, MN

Europe to the Stars takes the viewer on an epic journey behind the scenes at the most productive ground-based observatory in the world, revealing the science, the history, the technology and the people. Discover the European Southern Observatory in a story of cosmic curiosity, courage and perseverance; a story of observing a Universe of deep mysteries and hidden secrets; and a story of designing, building and operating the most powerful ground-based telescopes on the planet. The movie focuses on the essential aspects of an astronomical observatory, while offering a broader view of how astronomy is done. From site-testing to locate the best places in the world for observing the sky, to how telescopes are built and what mysteries of the Universe astronomers are revealing.
Watch a trailer here:

Each show will be followed by a live presentation of Tonight’s Sky.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
To purchase tickets in advance visit https://www.tickets.umn.edu/UMDMWAP/Online/
Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
There is no food or drinks allowed in the planetarium.
Please have proof of purchase ready to show at the door.
UMD students will also be required to show their Student ID.
Ticket Prices:
$5 Adults (age 13-59)
$3 Seniors (age 60+), Kids (age 6-12), UMD Students
Kids 5 and under are free