Burke Baker Planetarium (Houston, Texas)
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West University Place /
Houston, Texas
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World / United States / Texas
The Burke Baker Planetarium is located within the Houston Museum of Natural Science complex in Houston, Texas. Opening in 1964, it presents a range of science and astronomy shows.
The planetarium is equipped with the SkySkan DigitalSky starfield projector that can simulate stars, planets, comets, nebulous objects and other special effects. in 1998, it was upgraded to fullview, making it the first in the U.S. (and third in the world) to have multiple projector digital image capability (this allows it to show fulldome movies about space science, earth science, life science and other topics, many of which were created by HMNS staff). A digital stereo sound system also enhances planetarium's special effects.
The planetarium's outreach program "Discovery Dome" takes the planetarium experience on the road, reaching over 40,000 students per year in classrooms and special events in portable digital domes.
www.hmns.org/see_do/planetarium.asp?r=1
The planetarium is equipped with the SkySkan DigitalSky starfield projector that can simulate stars, planets, comets, nebulous objects and other special effects. in 1998, it was upgraded to fullview, making it the first in the U.S. (and third in the world) to have multiple projector digital image capability (this allows it to show fulldome movies about space science, earth science, life science and other topics, many of which were created by HMNS staff). A digital stereo sound system also enhances planetarium's special effects.
The planetarium's outreach program "Discovery Dome" takes the planetarium experience on the road, reaching over 40,000 students per year in classrooms and special events in portable digital domes.
www.hmns.org/see_do/planetarium.asp?r=1
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Coordinates: 29°43'17"N 95°23'23"W
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