Planetarium shows provide a unique and exciting educational experience. An image of the night sky is projected on the darkened interior of the SKYSHOWS dome, giving a realistic picture of the stars and planets as they appear at night. The inflatable dome is 16 feet in diameter and 10 feet high.
Library shows: For 2007, a new show has been designed especially for libraries examining the following questions: are we alone in the uniuverse? where did we come from? how did the universe begin?
The cost for this show is $200.00
School shows are individually designed to meet the interests of the students and the educational aims of their teachers. About thirty students and their teachers can fit comfortably in the dome.Available topics include:
The Red Planet
Share in current and past discoveries about Mars, and view a simulated voyage to Mars, now scheduled for liftoff in twenty years
Construction and goals of the International Space Station
Where current missions are heading
Life Beyond Earth?
Our knowledge and speculations about extraterrestrial life
A general introduction to stars, planets, and other wonders of the universe
Myths and stories about the constellations
Our current view of the solar system, from telescopic observation and from recent space probes
The stars and planets visible in tonight's night sky; what can be seen with a pair of binoculars
How stars are born and how they die
The "Big Bang" theory of the formation of the universe; current theories about its ultimate end
School prices: Half-day of two shows: $200.00; full day of four shows: $300.00 (both prices include travel and set-up.)
Commercial prices on request.
Each show lasts about an hour, and may consist of more than one of the above topics.
Call 802-325-3786 or write for more information.
Shows are presented by Dr. Errol Pomerance, who teaches astronomy at Castleton State College. He also writes a weekly newspaper column on astronomy for the Rutland Herald and the Manchester Journal.
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Skyshows of Vermont
802-325-3786
1567 Herrick Brook Road
Pawlet, Vermont 05761
