Staerkel Planetarium, Educational planetarium in Champaign, United States.
The Carl Zeiss M1015 star projector at Staerkel Planetarium displays 7,600 stars, celestial bodies, and astronomical patterns on a 50-foot aluminum dome.
William M. Staerkel, the first president of Parkland College, inaugurated this planetarium in October 1987 as part of the campus cultural center development.
The lobby features a solar window by Arthur Stern and the mural 'Cosmic Blink' by Billy Morrow Jackson depicting humanity's quest for astronomical knowledge.
The planetarium accommodates 144 visitors and presents science shows every Friday and Saturday evening, with additional programs for schools and private groups.
The facility houses the first Carl Zeiss M1015 opto-mechanical star projector installed in the western hemisphere, making it a notable astronomical institution.
Location: Champaign
GPS coordinates: 40.13230,-88.29120
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:54
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