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GENERAL INFORMATION

The Vanderbilt Planetarium is Long Island's largest public planetarium, and has been in operation since 1971. The Planetarium's Sky Theater contains a Goto Planetarium projector (nicknamed "George") capable of projecting 11,369 stars on the 60-ft dome. This is the same number of stars visible to the human eye under the darkest skies. Outside of the Sky Theater, you will find space-related exhibits in the planetarium lobby.  You can find out what you might weigh on other planets, and even take a close-up look at the moon.

Friday nights even offer an opportunity to view the real night sky though the planetarium's telescopes.  

Laser shows have not been shown at the Planetarium for well over 5 years and there are no plans to have them return to the Planetarium.   

A variety of sky shows are offered for all ages.  Two live lectures are offered each weekend: A Trip to the Planets designed for children under 7, and Wonders of the Seasonal Sky for the entire family. The feature shows, "Mars Adventure"  and "Eclipse" are recommended for ages 12 and up.

Weekdays, September through June, the planetarium theater is reserved for school groups.  If you are a teacher interested in bringing your class, please check out the following school information, and feel free to contact the planetarium for further information.

Also be sure to check out the Planetarium gift shop, where you will find an array of astronomy books, posters, T-shirts, and other space-related items.  

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