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Sharpe Planetarium
3050 Central Avenue, Pink Palace Museum, Memphis, TN 38111
+1 901 320 6320
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Tired of putting people, especially kids, to sleep with droning lectures in a dark room and trying to compete with the IMAX theater next door? This planetarium has spiced up its shows with laser lights and music from bands such as the Grateful Dead, Pearl Jam and Pink Floyd. There is even an Elvis show during Elvis Week in August. During special meteorological events, such as meteor showers, the planetarium staff sets up telescopes on the front lawn and encourages visitors to bring their families as well as a picnic dinner.

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Sa 10:30a, 1:30p, 3p

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