East Kentucky Science Center, Planetarium at Big Sandy Community College in Prestonsburg, United States.
The East Kentucky Science Center contains an exhibit hall featuring educational displays and a 40-foot dome planetarium with digital projection technology.
The center emerged from a 1994 regional initiative to improve science education, leading to its construction with state funding of 2.6 million dollars.
The facility serves as an educational resource where teachers collaborate with specialists to develop specialized programs in robotics, astronomy, and natural sciences.
The science center operates Thursday through Saturday, offering planetarium shows, hands-on activities, and educational programs for students and families.
The center houses Kentucky's sole GOTO Star Projector system, complemented by a laser light music show system for astronomical presentations.
Location: Prestonsburg
Address: 1 Bert Combs Dr, Prestonsburg, KY 41653, USA 41653 Prestonsburg
Opening Hours: Thursday-Friday 13:00-16:00; Saturday 12:00-16:00
Phone: +16068867398
Website: http://bigsandy.kctcs.edu/EKSC
GPS coordinates: 37.68545,-82.77891
Latest update: March 20, 2025 17:40
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