Minnesota Astronomical Society
3 locations
952.467.2426
Local group of amateur astronomers go to 3 locations far from city lights with their telescopes to see the stars, planets and many lovely deep sky objects! Join them free of charge. See their website for a listing of their star parties.
University of Minnesota Astronomy Department - Minneapolis
612.624.0211
Click outreach on their website for their observing atop the physics building on Fridays nights during the school year. They also have been doing a program called Universe in the Park during the summer.
Science Museum of Minnesota - Saint Paul
651-221-9444
Occasionally, Minnesota's beautiful new science museum in downtown Saint Paul will have an astronomical film or exhibit. They will also have multiple daily screenings of a 20 minute Mars 3D film. For more info, please click here.
Eisenhower Observatory - Hopkins
952.988.4077
On the 3rd floor of the Eisenhower Community Center in Hopkins--1001 West Hwy 7. Special presentations available for scouts or class groups by reservation. Open to the general public for viewing by calling for reservations. Run by volunteer experts. The 12 inch Lawrence Sauter telescope is your transport to the stars. A $2 donation for adults and $1 donation for children is requested.
Como Planetarium - Saint Paul
651.293.5398
This small school planetarium (seats 60) is in Saint Paul's Como Elementary school. Director Dennis Brinkman will schedule your school group for you. If you have a large enough private group, a time may be possible to arrange.
Macalester Observatory - Saint Paul
During school year, they offer clear observing on Wednesday and Thursday nights from 9pm to 11pm.
St Kate's Observatory - Saint Paul
Not currently open. Will announce soon.
Goodsell Observatory - Carleton College, Northfield
In Goodsell's main dome, there is a 16.2 inch John Brashear refractor and in the smaller dome there is an 8 1/4 inch Alvan Clark and Sons refractor. Both are over a hundred years old. Goodsell also has some modern telescopes which consist of six f/10, 8 inch, Meade telescopes and four newly purchased f/6.3, 8 inch, Meade "reflecting", LX200 telescopes. These telescopes are used for setting up outside on observing piers during observing classes and public or private open houses. |
Paulucci Space Theatre - Hibbing
218.262.6720
In Northern Minnesota, this public planetarium (seats 61) offers large format films and star shows. Enjoy programs in their 40 foot diameter domed theatre, and enjoy the activities in our "Kids' Corner." The theatre is located on the Hibbing Community College campus and is owned and operated by that institution.
Arrowhead Astronomical Society - Duluth
A club for Duluth area amateur astronomers. This club is for anyone with an interest in the night sky. Beginners to advanced amateurs are welcome.
Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium - Univ of Minnesota, Duluth
218.726-7129
Free public shows Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm and private shows can be scheduled with one of the Planetarium staff.
Mankato Astronomy
See website for observatories run by the University.
Planetarium in East High School to do public shows soon.
Southwest State University Planetarium - Marshall, MN
507-537-6173
This planetarium offers public and a wide variety of group shows. Located on campus. Some good astronomy links.
Sola Fide Observatory - Austin
507-437-7519
The facility is open to the public one or two Saturdays per month when volunteers are available to show visitors constellations and other celestial bodies.
Saint Cloud Astronomy
320.255.2011
Planetarium available for school groups. Located at Saint Cloud University.
Regional Science Center Planetarium - Moorhead
218.477.2920
Run by Moorhead State University, this small planetarium (seats 60) offers public shows and school group shows.
Steele County Astronomical Society - Owatonna
Rochester Astronomy Club
Mayo High School Planetarium - Rochester
507.285.8797
Small planetarium (seats 60). Call for school group reservations. Contact is
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