Challenger Learning Ctr. of NW
Indiana, c/o Purdue University
Calumet, 2300 173rd Street
Hammond, IN 46323-2094
(219) 989-3255
(219) 989-3256 fax
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Opened 2002
MUSEUM/SCI.CTR
www.clcnwi.com
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8.2 m Konica Minolta dome
Capacity 32
Konica Minolta MEDIAGLOBE installed 2002
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Loch Ness Productions fulldome shows:
Sky Quest
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Amanda Maynard, Executive Director
Amy Bertalan
Maureen Sammon
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Planetarium, Northwest
Indiana Educ. Service Center
2941 41st Street
Highland, IN 46322-2733
(219) 838-1100
(219) 838-2790 fax
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SCHOOL/DIST
www.nwiesc.k12.in.us
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4.9 m Learning Technologies Starlab
Capacity 30
5m Digitalis dome, installed 2006
Capacity 30
Digitalis Digitarium Alpha installed 2006
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David Sell, Science Teacher
Roberta Kepler
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Merrillville Comm. Planetarium
Merrillville Comm. School Corp
199 East 70th Avenue
Merrillville, IN 46410-3615
(219) 650-5486 plt. voice
(219) 650-5483 school fax
(219) 650-5308 school ofc
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Opened 1973
SCHOOL/DIST PUBLIC SHOWS GIFTSHOP
www.mcpstars.org
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9.1 m Spitz dome, installed 1973
Capacity 64, epicentric; attendance: 31000 (1998)
Spitz 512 installed 1973
Sky-Skan definiti installed 2006
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The MCP presents programs to Merrillville classes, outside groups, and the
public. We have a SPICE automation system, video capability, rooftop
observation deck, gift shop, waiting area, and production facilities.
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Gregg L. Williams, Planetarium Director
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Digital Visualization Center
University of Notre Dame
Jordan Hall of Science
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 631-5000
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Opened 2006
UNIV/COLLEGE
http://science.nd.edu/jordan
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15.3m dome, installed 2006
Capacity 150, epicentric
Sky-Skan definiti installed 2006
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Loch Ness Productions fulldome shows:
Season Of Light
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Keith Davis, Director
John Slaughter, Technician
Terry Rettig
Dr. Philip J. Sakimoto
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Portable Planetarium
Havens Foundation
10401 Blake Road
Wadesville, IN 47638
(818) 867-7421x2207
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PRIVATE/COMML
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5m Avela dome, installed 2006
e-Planetarium HL-X2 installed 2006
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Loch Ness Productions fulldome shows:
Hubble Vision
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James H. Havens
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Planetarium
Iowa State University
Dept. of Physics and Astronomy
Ames, IA 50011-0001
(515) 294-2285
(515) 294-5440 Phys. off.
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Opened 1978
UNIV/COLLEGE
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4.3 m dome, installed 1978
Capacity 24, concentric
Viewlex installed 1978
Digitalis Digitarium Alpha installed 2005
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No staff positions; run by astrophysics faculty and graduate students.
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Dr. Lee Anne Willson, Astrophysics Professor
David A. Oesper
Charles Kerton
Rolf Hansen (515) 294-7571
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Planetarium, Earth Sci. Dept.
University of Northern Iowa
1227 West 27th Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0335
(319) 273-2759
(319) 273-7124 fax
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Opened 1973
UNIV/COLLEGE
www.earth.uni.edu/astro_fac.html
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4.6 m Spitz dome
Capacity 26, concentric; attendance: 300 (2008)
Spitz 373
Digitalis Digitarium Alpha installed 2007
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Dr. Thomas A Hockey, Professor of Astronomy (319) 273-2065
Jim Walters
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Star Theater
Science Center of Iowa
401 W Martin Luther King Pkwy
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 274-6868 general
(515) 274-3404 fax
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Opened 2005
MUSEUM/SCI.CTR PUBLIC SHOWS GIFTSHOP
www.sciowa.org
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15m 9° tilt Spitz Premium Seam dome, installed 2005
Evans & Sutherland Digistar 3 installed 2005
4.9 m Learning Technologies Starlab
Capacity 30
22m 35° tilt Spitz Premium Seam dome, installed 2005
Capacity 226
IMAX Dome installed 2005
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ECCS Advanced LED Lighting System, Nexo speakers w/Servodrive subwoofers.
No seats, participants can sit or lie down on 3 raked tiers.
Cosmic Jukebox -- allows participants to create their own planetarium show!
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Steve Cooper, Digistar Programmer
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Cosmos Planetarium
6410 Eagle Drive
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 776-0480 bookings
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Opened 2000
PRIVATE/COMML
www.cosmosplanetarium.com
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7m Digitalis dome, installed 2007
Capacity 80
Digitalis Digitarium Alpha 2 installed 2007
5m Learning Technologies Starlab, installed 2000
Capacity 30
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Jon Salley
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Devlin Educational Theater
Bradley Elementary School
1 Bradley Circle
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
(913) 651-6915
(913) 758-6090 fax
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Opened 2007
SCHOOL/DIST
www.ftlvn.com/bradley/htdocs/special/hobin.htm
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Spitz dome, installed 2007
Capacity 62, epicentric
Spitz SciDome installed 2007
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Loch Ness Productions fulldome shows:
Seasonal STARGAZING
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Ms. Liddell Hobin, Technology Integration (913) 651-6915x1340
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Greenbush Digital Theater
SE Kansas Education Svc. Ctr.
PO Box 189, 947 W. 47 Highway
Girard, KS 66743
(620) 724-6281
(620) 724-6284 fax
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Opened 1982
SCHOOL/DIST PUBLIC SHOWS
www.greenbush.org/sciencecenter
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4.9 m Learning Technologies Starlab, installed 1982
Capacity 30
7.3 m Astro-Tec dome, installed 2006
Capacity 32, V-chevron
Konica Minolta MEDIAGLOBE installed 2006
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Lisa Blair, Director
Russ Wilcox, Tech./Production Specialist
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Boeing Cyberdome Theater
Exploration Place
300 North McLean Boulevard
Wichita, KS 67203-5901
(316) 263-3373
(316) 263-4545 fax
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Opened 2000
MUSEUM/SCI.CTR PUBLIC SHOWS GIFTSHOP
www.exploration.org
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18.2m 30° tilt dome, installed 2003
Capacity 160, unidirectional; annual attendance: 145000
Evans & Sutherland Digistar 3 installed 2003
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Justin Bartel, Director (316) 266-4256
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