Kathleen

The Science Centre and Planetarium in Wollongong (Australia)
incorporates a planetarium (Zeiss projector) and an observatory.
These two elements provide a different sort of space to the
science theatre and hands-on galleries. They satisfy the need to
illustrate this aspect of science which is in high demand by
schools and the public. 89% of our school visitors and 69% of our
public visitors choose to pay a small premium to attend a
planetarium program.

We also use the theatre for presentations which demand quality
seating and excellent AV facilities - corporate events, laser
concerts etc.

Interns work in the planetarium as presenters.

Our telescopes include a fully automated stellar instrument and a
solar telescope.

Hope this answers your questions.

Glen Moore
Director
Science Centre and Planetarium
University of Wollongong
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> Date:    Tue, 17 Feb 2004 13:56:31 -0600
> From:    Kathleen Lehman <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: planetarium interest
>
> Hello Listers,
>
> A rather large topic here, but I would like to hear from anyone who has a
> planetarium as part of their museum.  How does it fit into your museum's
> mission?  Do you only give astronomy shows or do you use the dome for shows on
> other topics?  Who is your primary audience (special groups or general
> public)?  I would just like to hear what role the planetarium plays in the
> museum field or anything else you have to say about the planetarium world.
>
> I am currently a college senior and would eventually like to work in a
> planetarium.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Kathleen Lehman

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