Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium, Space education center in Grand Rapids, United States
The Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium features a 50-foot aluminum dome equipped with digital projectors that display celestial objects across the curved ceiling.
The planetarium opened in the 1960s with a mechanical star projector and received a new name in 1967 following astronaut Roger B. Chaffee's death in Apollo 1.
The facility presents astronomy shows that incorporate Native American star knowledge, connecting traditional cultural perspectives with modern scientific understanding.
Visitors can purchase combination tickets for both the planetarium and the Grand Rapids Public Museum, with shows running multiple times throughout the day.
The planetarium creates custom laser light programs on location, adding new productions to their collection of astronomical presentations throughout the year.
Location: Michigan
GPS coordinates: 42.96560,-85.67690
Latest update: March 15, 2025 07:09
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