Seminole Community College Planetarium - Sanford, Florida
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N 28° 44.708 W 081° 18.174
17R E 470425 N 3179786
Located on the campus of Seminole Community College, AKA Seminole State College.
Waymark Code: WMAY3V
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2011
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Fomr the college's website:
The Planetarium at Seminole State College of Florida offers live, interactive shows and full-dome video presentations that are unlike any planetarium show you'll ever experience. From traditional star displays and cultural shows that detail the importance of astronomy around the world, to feature presentations that whisk you through the depths of outer space, the planetarium has something for curious stargazers of all ages.
Located on the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus, the planetarium has served Central Florida for more than 20 years as a fun and educational resource for school groups and classes, from preschool to college.
The planetarium is also home to the Central Florida Astronomical Society, one of the largest amateur astronomy societies in the Southeast.
The planetarium uses a Sanyo projector, a spherical mirror and a customized version of Theater Suite, an astronomy program by Software Bisque. Images projected onto the mirror are "warped" onto the dome, and the software corrects any image distortions.
Seminole State's full-dome video system, the first in Central Florida, completes the transformation of the planetarium, which opened in 1987.
In early 2008, all the lighting in the planetarium was switched to energy-efficient LED bulbs. In addition to saving energy, these bulbs also produce brighter, more defined color than standard incandescent bulbs. Crews stripped the wallpaper, repainted the walls and surfaces, and added glow-in-the-dark tape along the aisle floors to help patrons find their way when the planetarium is darkened. The photo-luminescent tape recharges itself without using electricity.
Planetarium Show Prices
Adults: $6
Seniors (55 and up): $4
Students (grades K-12): $4
Non-Seminole State College Students (with ID): $4
Preschoolers and Seminole State students, faculty and staff: Free!
Show Information
Doors open at 8 p.m., and each show begins promptly at 8:30 p.m. The planetarium does not take reservations, so we advise everyone to arrive early for ideal seating. No one may enter or re-enter the planetarium once the show begins. The planetarium can take only cash or checks at this time.
Friday Shows
Central Florida Nights: These shows run on the first, third and fifth Friday of each month (excluding December).
Cultural Astronomy Series: These shows run on the second and fourth Friday of each month.
Saturday Shows
Special Features: These are live, interactive presentations on topics related to astronomy or science.
For additional information regarding show times and descriptions, directions and more, call 407.708.2360.
Planetarium Address:
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford, FL USA
32773
Planetarium Website: [Web Link]
Cost:
$4 - $6
Hours of Operation:
8:30 PM - 10 PM, Friday and Saturday
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