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How many planetariums have I visited?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Paolo Amoroso Jan. 6, 2009.
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I do know the carousel projectors on the slew of which you speak. I still have nightmares of trying to line up projectors for our panoramic images.
The handheld projectors sound really cool- especially for presentations outside of the dome. I'll wa…
I have seen these projectors online but have not held one in my hand yet. The have a small field of projection and are designed for small areas. Sound like what you need. They are also designed to work off hand-held devices like an iPhone or Blacker…
Kyle,
I have looked at Digitalis and Digital Starlab and a couple of other possibilities, but I just can't rationalize the cost. Only about of a third of the programs I do are in the dome. What I'm thinking is if I could have a small handheld proje…
Mike,
You might check out Digitalis' new Delta system. It is a true fisheye system for about the same amount of money as you would spend on a more cumbersome mirror system. We (Science Dome in the UK) used the first pre-production Delta unit and we…
Does anyone use one of the small handheld video projectors in their portable dome? I've been thinking about getting one to project moon phases, constellation figures, diagrams, etc. I have a standard Starlab and have used pieces of post-it notes to…
Sally,
I tend to stay pretty much within a mornings drive. Staying overnight with the dome, while not impossible, is at least a hassle. I don't like to leave it in the truck in an unfamiliar neighborhood. Taking it into a hotel/motel if you're not…
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- Employment Status (can pick more than one):
- Work in a planetarium, Formerly worked in a planetarium, Astronomy educator, Planetarium supplier
- If you work(ed) in a planetarium, which one?
- Charles Hayden Planetarium (former), Starlab - Stars Science Theater (current)
- Just for fun, what are some words that describe you (can pick more than one)?
- Astronomy lover, sidewalk astronomer, parent, optimist
- About Me:
- Mike Francis brings astronomy to life with his Stars Science Theater programs. A Physical Science and Physics teacher and formerly a lecturer for ten years at the Charles Hayden Planetarium at Boston's Museum of Science, Mike combines the science of Astronomy with the dramatic skills of an actor. Whether portraying Galileo, building a solar system with his lunch as the Stargazer's Apprentice or narrating a tour of the current night sky in his Starlab traveling planetarium, Mike shares his love of the heavens with schools, libraries, museums and special events across the country
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- http://Mike-Francis.com/sst.htm
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Galileo at the Maryland Science Center
Last week Galileo was in Baltimore for the opening of "Two Small Pieces of Glass" at the Davis Planetarium. The evening started out with Westminster Astronomical Society setting up some of their telescopes on the courtyard at the Maryland Science Center. If you haven't been to the MdSC, it sits right on the Baltimore inner harbor. Along with the Charles Hayden Planetarium and Museum of Science in Boston, this is one of the great views from a science center. The weather was beautiful, so the ques… Continue
Posted on July 17, 2009 at 4:52pm —
Where's Galileo
I intended to keep a running monologue of Galileo's travels this International Year of Astronomy and obviously I have fallen behind.
Since visiting the Space Telescope Institute, Galileo has gone to the Buhl Planetarium at the Carnegie Science Center, the Franklin Institute for the opening of "Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astonomy" and again for the Galileo symposium weekend, Six Flags America for Physics Day, the Casper Planetarium (while he was visiting schools in Casper, WY), The Virgi… Continue
Since visiting the Space Telescope Institute, Galileo has gone to the Buhl Planetarium at the Carnegie Science Center, the Franklin Institute for the opening of "Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astonomy" and again for the Galileo symposium weekend, Six Flags America for Physics Day, the Casper Planetarium (while he was visiting schools in Casper, WY), The Virgi… Continue
Posted on June 27, 2009 at 7:57am —
Galileo to Visit the Space Telescope Science Institute
Galileo will be kicking off the International Year of Astronomy by visiting the Space Telescope Science Institute, 3700 San Martin Drive, Baltimore, MD on Saturday, January 24, 2009. This will be part of the Starrytelling at the Institute day for their Youth for Astonomy and Engineering program. In addition to Galileo's lectures, there will be arts projects with Diane Tuckman, planetarium programs in the Maryland Science Center's St… Continue
Posted on January 3, 2009 at 3:58pm —
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 7:59pm on November 20, 2008,
Derek Demeter said… - I have seen your Galileo presentation at the Charles Hayden Planetarium. It really inspired me to incorporate theater with Planetarium presentations. Love the pictures!
Derek Demeter
Director of the Seminole Community College Planetarium
- At 6:48pm on November 20, 2008,
Kristin Fiaccato said… - hmm...no. That wasn't me. hehe. I haven't made a post on anything. I don't know if you even remember me or not. I was one of your "Galilean Moons" at the Spitz Digital Institute back in July. That was a great performance by the way! I bet you're going to be really busy next year. Have fun and I hope to see you again soon!
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