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Robinson Planetarium
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The Robinson planetarium is located
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| History: The Robinson Planetarium, built in 1966 features a 30 foot dome and a Spitz A-3-P star projector. Seating is available for 62 guests. The planetarium is housed in Peelle Hall on the Adrian College Campus. The planetarium is named after Herbert Robinson a distinguished industrialist, who provided funds for the construction of the facility. |
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| Schedule of Events: The planetarium is open during the academic year (late August though late April). We occasionally have shows during the summer but programs for special groups are limited.at ti All shows are free and open to the public. |
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Schedule of Events
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Special Event! Four Hundred Years of the Telescope Friday, November 27th at 3:00 PM Under a canopy of fall constellations in the planetarium, there will be a special afternoon program "Four Hundred Years of the Telescope" This PBS documentary program lasts approximately 60 minutes and is a historical account of the use and discoveries of the telescope. Galileo turned the "spy glass" first telescope to the sky discovering four of Jupiter's moons, phases on the planet Venus, sunspots, and the moon with craters and mountains. The video is a wonderful history from the first discoveries to today's giant telescopes searching for life in outer space. For more information about this special event contact astronomer Mark Fairclough at the Robinson Planetarium and Observatory 517 265 5161 EXT 4788 or by E-mail at mfairclough@adrian.edu. |
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This Starry Night" Friday November 20th at 7:00 PM Join astronomer Matt Linke for a live presentation that will cover the bright stars, constellations, and planets of the sky this time of the year. Some mythology, a little astronomy, and a few telescope objects will be included. There will also be an opportunity for questions at the end. Appropriate for most ages. Approximately 35 minutes. . Friday November 27th. at 7:00 PM "Things that go Bump in the Night - METEOROIDS" ................................All shows are at 7:00 PM |
| Admission for all events is FREE! Group Program Shows: |
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