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  • May 2012 Star Chart

    What's going on in the real night sky this month? Download our star chart and take a look!

  • Pick up a Big Dipper card at the ticket desk! Buy seven planetarium or laser show tickets at any time, and your eighth ticket is free!

  • Transit of Venus: June 5, 2012

    Venus slowly passes directly in front of the Sun on June 5 -- for the last time until the year 2117! See our guide to the Transit of Venus to learn how to safely view this rare and historic event.

  • Space News

    • Inside EndeavourSpace Shuttle Endeavour's crew cabin is powered up one more time for a set of beautiful photos.Wednesday, April 11, 2012
    • The Transit of VenusOn June 5, 2012, the planet Venus passes directly in front of the Sun for the last time until the year 2117. Learn how to view the Sun safely so you can witness this extremely rare and historic event!Friday, March 16, 2012
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  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Learn more about the NEW Sudekum Planetarium, the technology that makes it work, the Space Chase exhibit wing, and much more!


  • Every Wednesday afternoon, seniors (Age 65+) can "sneak in" to the Sudekum Planetarium. Click here to find out how!

  • Did You Know?

    Original productions from Sudekum Planetarium are presented in planetariums around the world!

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  • Coming Events

    • Science Cafe: May 17
      What's So Natural About Natural Selection?

      What is natural selection and why did Darwin call it “natural?” What were the observations and ideas that led Darwin to his development of the theory of natural selection? Dr. John Niedzwiecki, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Belmont University, will join us for a lively discussion and examination of excerpts from Darwin's journals and other manuscripts to demystify Darwin's ideas



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