Profile Picture: That's the analog Zeiss ZKP1 star projector (1970's vintage) - still produces superior star renderings on the dome than any of the latest digital projection systems found in mega$ planetariums elswhere!
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- Founded:
- 1972
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Wall PhotosUpdated about 3 months ago
Planetarium recieves upgrade March 2009Updated about 6 months ago
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- Planetarium Public Session
Adelaide Planetarium
Saturday, January 2 at 2:45pm
Adelaide Planetarium The new plush seating finally installed.
Adelaide Planetarium
It's Adelaide's hidden secret. Yes we do have a planetarium! And more people are finding out. Our Saturday afternoon monthly sessions are chocka. So get in early if you want a seat under the dome where our Zeiss ZKP1 star projector renders a realistic simulation of the night sky. See what stars are visible at this time... of the year. Take a guide tour of the Solar System and beyond rendered with the inovative MirrorDome system, all with live narrative that educates you and shows how small we all really are in this vast universe.
Adults $5.00
Concession $3.50
How to get there (more accurate than above map):
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=c
6 June 2009
Time:2:45PM Saturday, June 6th
Location:University of South Australia School of NBE
Adelaide Planetarium
11 June Discover the Planets
18 June Tour of the Solar System
25 June The Celestial Sphere
02 July Discover the Stars
09 July Backyard Astronomy
16 July The Universe and Beyond
$30 each session of $150 the lot.
More info:
http://www.unisa.edu.au/planetarium/cour
A six-week course for everyone
Time:7:00PM Thursday, June 11th
Location:Adelaide Planetarium
Adelaide Planetarium Laid Under the Stars
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9 hours of rug-pulling, glue-splatting, room-stinking, projector and speaker-removing work at the Adelaide Planetarium on March 2nd 2009. All condensed in to 90 seconds. Well done to all those involved. ...
Adelaide Planetarium This add in Sky and Telescope in March 1956 touts the salient features of the ZKP-1. Though this is an earlier basic version than the one in the Adelaide Planetarium.
Adelaide Planetarium
It's Adelaide's hidden secret. Yes we do have a planetarium! And more people are finding out. Our Saturday afternoon monthly sessions are chocka. So get in early if you want a seat under the dome where our Zeiss ZKP1 star projector renders a realistic simulation of the night sky. See what stars are visible at this time... of the year. Take a guide tour of the Solar System and beyond rendered with the inovative MirrorDome system, all with live narrative that educates you and shows how small we all really are in this vast universe.
Adults $5.00
Concession $3.50
How to get there (more accurate than above map):
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=c
2 May 2009 2:45pm
Time:2:45PM Saturday, May 2nd
Location:University of South Australia School of NBE
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