New projector

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1950 New projector In the Minneapolis Public
Library at 10th and Hennepin
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1961 Second generation Minneapolis
Planetarium With the Minneapolis Public Library
at 4th and Nicollet
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2003
Site for New Mpls Public Library 4th and
Nicollet
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2003 The Vision
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2003 The Vision
3rd and Hennepin
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Other Domes
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Technology and Programs
60 foot dome seating 250 Zeiss Fiber Optic Star
Projector Full Dome Video Projection Space
Discovery Center Live telescope links,
satellite feeds Exhibit Hall Exposition
Hall Space Simulator Class Room Outreach Program
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The Cost
Minnesota - 28 million
New York - 225 million
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Recent Progress
Minnesota Planetarium Society (MNPS) incorporates
and applies for non-profit status Minneapolis
ranks Planetarium as the 1 bonding
priority Minneapolis Library Board designates the
MNPS to operate the Planetarium and Space
Discovery Center Stanley Hubbard supports the MNPS
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How you can help!

• Fill in the support postcard and hand it back to
  me.
• Join the Minnesota Planetarium Society.
• Contact your State Legislators.
• Talk to friends, colleagues, students.
• Generate contacts with funding sources.

Thank You!