Bryan Gooding Planetarium, Planetarium at Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville, Florida.
Description
The Bryan Gooding Planetarium is a stargazing facility in Jacksonville that projects the arrangement of stars and celestial bodies across a domed ceiling. The space uses advanced technology to display astronomical scenes and cosmic events for visitors to observe and understand.
History
The facility opened in 1988 under a different name and underwent a major equipment overhaul in 2010. This modernization allowed it to display far more cosmic details than before.
Culture
The facility's name honors a local benefactor, and it serves as a gathering space where visitors explore the night sky together. The programs connect everyday stargazing with science explanations that work for all ages.
Practical
Visitors find the facility within the Jacksonville Museum, where it is worth taking time to explore the surrounding galleries before the show. Programs run regularly throughout the day, so checking what topics are featured on your planned visit is helpful.
Did you know?
The sound system inside the dome is particularly powerful and creates a deep, surrounding audio experience that amplifies the visual projections. Some programs blend this audio quality with music to explore the sky in unexpected ways.
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