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The new Planetarium will be a significant downtown attraction and a learning resource for students and families from throughout the state and region. With expanded capacity and new interactive technology, the Minnesota Planetarium will attract thousands of new visitors to Minnesota and the metro area. More than half the visitors come in school groups to attend Planetarium shows and learn about the night sky. Special astronomy events draw families in for learning and fun. The 1999 Winter Solstice Celebration brought 1,000 people to peer through lunar telescopes, join in family activities, and witness fireworks in the heart of downtown.