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Starlab Portable Planetarium



Bring the Centre of the Universe to your school with the Starlab Portable Planetarium.

The Starlab is a fully portable Planetarium which is easily set up in any gym, multi-purpose room, library, or other 6.5 × 6.5 × 3 metre space. Treat your class to the magic of the night sky projected on the inside of the Starlab Dome!

Details

  • up to 6 curriculum-relevant presentations from one of our expert interpreters
  • presentations can last from 30 minutes to one hour and can include such program enhancers as Greek and Egyptian mythology, celestial coordinates, and North American aboriginal star lore
  • Starlab can accommodate up to 35 students per session
Starlab Portable Planetarium

Cost

  • $350 per day for up to 6 classes of 35 students
  • plus mileage and accommodations if outside of Greater Victoria or Cowichan areas

Starlab Portable Planetarium

Contact the Centre of the Universe to book your Starlab today!
Phone: 250-363-8262
Fax: 250-363-8290
E-mail: cu@nrc.gc.ca

Feedback

The unique interactive nature of the experience totally fired up my students’ enthusiasm and interest in astronomy.”
 – Miriam, Teacher

“I learned a lot more than just reading my textbook.”
- Amber, Grade 9 student

“Brings the perfect combination of astronomical knowledge, program flexibility, and technology together to create an experience for students that is truly out of this world.”
- Paul, Teacher

     
 
Published: 2006-03-13
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