About the Portable Planetarium Program
The Seaborg Center offers a solution for local schools and community groups who wish to engage in space science exploration and familiarize students with astronomy. An inflated structure 16 feet across and 11 feet high, STARLAB can accommodate up to 25 students. The Portable Planetarium travels to your location and can be set up quickly to serve your needs conveniently. The digital projector and dome technology provide immersive environments that simulate Earth’s skies, demonstrate solar system science, and provide grand tours of the cosmos. With our 'Train the Educator' approach, you will receive the training needed to set up, use, and take down the StarLab. This provides maximum flexibility for scheduling, reduces costs, and allows educators to align the StarLab experience directly to student's classroom experiences and learning.
Process for StarLab Check-Out
- Step 1 - Contact the Seaborg Center to schedule your StarLab Training
- Step 2 - Request date(s) you would like the StarLab to be at your school/venue
- Step 3 - Pick up the StarLab close to the requested dates
- Step 4 - Show your students the cosmos!
- Step 5 - Coordinate the return of the StarLab to the Seaborg Center.
Each Session can accommodate a maximum of 20-25 students
To arrange a visit or learn more, please contact the Seaborg Center at 906 227-2002 or seaborg@nmu.edu.