Regular Dome or Super Dome?
Regular Dome or Super Dome?
Northern Stars Planetarium has two different domes sizes for schools to choose from.
The Details:
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SUPER DOME |
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FLOOR SPACE REQUIRED |
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HEIGHT REQUIRED |
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STUDENT CAPACITY |
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LENGTH OF SHOWS |
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NUMBER OF SHOWS PER DAY |
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SET UP TIME |
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TURN OVER TIME NEEDED BETWEEN SHOWS |
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ELECTRICAL NEEDS |
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SPECIAL NEEDS |
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The "Regular Dome" is 16 feet in diameter, with a total footprint of 20'X24', and can hold a maximum of 30 students. This dome was designed to fit within a space the size of a typical classroom if all the furniture is removed. The dome was designed for presentations given to a single class at a time, but this may vary depending on class size. The programs scheduled for the regular dome require a time commitment of 1 hour each. Generally five programs per day is the most that can fit within the typical school day.
The "Super Dome" is 22 feet in diameter, with a total footprint of 30'X30', and can hold a maximum of between 60-70 students depending on age level. This dome has a significantly larger footprint than the smaller model. It definitely needs a gymnasium. This dome is ideally suited for groups of up to three classes at a time. The programs scheduled for the super dome require a time commitment of 1 hour and 15 minutes each. Generally four programs per day is the most that can fit within the typical school day.
Program Length: The presentations given are exactly the same, regardless of dome size. The time requirement per show varies between the two dome sizes only because of the added time needed to get more students in and out of the super dome.
Noise Control: No matter which dome you choose, we do need a quiet spot to do our programs effectively. Unfortunately, dividing a gym in two--half for the planetarium and half for phys-ed, does not work. We do not need a dark room, just a quiet one.
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