Portable Planetarium
The Portable Planetarium is a full featured mobile planetarium that allows a class to explore the solar system, milky way galaxy, and beyond with a handheld remote. You can zoom in on the moon’s mare, the rings of Saturn, the Omega nebula, or points in-between.
The Portable Planetarium is a full featured mobile planetarium that allows a class to explore the solar system, milky way galaxy, and beyond with a handheld remote. You can zoom in on the moon’s mare, the rings of Saturn, the Omega nebula, or points in-between.
Booking Procedure
Booking Procedure
Two new portable planetariums were purchased over the summer of 2018 and had a software update in 2020. The older systems have been retired.
Training on the new planetariums is REQUIRED prior to first loan. Contact Shaun Kurcoba at skurcoba@btboces.org for training details.
Planetarium Dimensions
Planetarium Dimensions
The inflatable planetarium dome requires a large open area. The Dome when fully expanded is approximately 13 feet high and a diameter of 20 feet. Please ensure that the dome will have adequate space to fully expand to ensure picture quality and that no damage will occur to the system
Lesson Plans and Additional Resources
Lesson Plans and Additional Resources
Pre-Loaded Shows
Pre-Loaded Shows
show lengths and times.xlsxFor more information regarding the Regional Center for Science, please contact:
For more information regarding the Regional Center for Science, please contact:
Paul Volkert,Regional Data Analysis & School Improvement
Paul Volkert,Regional Data Analysis & School Improvement
Email: pvolkert@btboces.org
Libbie Haller, ISS: Science
Libbie Haller, ISS: Science
Email: lhaller@btboces.org