DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The planetarium at the University of Minnesota Duluth was bright and sparkling in honor of Celebrate the Night Sky Week.

The UMD Planetarium is a space that provides opportunities for kids and the public to come in and explore space in a way that’s inexpensive and educational.

Thanks to a recent investment in a new projector, the full-dome immersive experience sparkled tonight to give attendees a special experience.

“Our dark skies are disappearing, which tends to happen as cities grow and population grows,” said Jessica Rogers, the Planetarium Director. “We think it’s very important to preserve the dark skies that we do have so that everyone can have that experience.“

Starry Skies North partnered with UMD to host the free event.

The final event in

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