World’s Most Advanced Planetarium System Opens
Dome Planetarium's new state-of-the-art Evans & Sutherland 6.5K Digistar 7 system uses six laser phosphor projectors for 360-degree ultra-bright high-resolution views. It features 3D models and instant real-time access to an extensive cloud of astronomy and science databases from NASA and NOAA to universities and planetariums worldwide, including the latest planetarium shows.The museum’s Zeiss Skymaster precision star projector, "Luke Skymaster," used to recreate a true-to-life night sky, will remain for live star shows.
The museum’s new planetarium system was made possible by Public Museum Capital Grant Program: Illinois Department of Natural Resources & the Illinois State Museum with additional major support from private supporters led by Planetarium Advisory Council chair Jim Beard & Jane Beard.
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