UW Mobile Planetarium

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The University of Washington Department of Astronomy describes the UW Mobile Planetarium as a volunteer portable planetarium program that brings astronomy shows to schools and other indoor spaces. This listing is source-derived and should remain unverified until claimed or reviewed directly.
This controlled seed record is intentionally concise. Program details, travel availability, booking requirements, access needs, and equipment specifics should be checked against the official source or direct owner submission before operational use.

Operator Profile Data

Service RadiusOfficial page accepts visit requests for schools and other indoor spaces, notes all-volunteer capacity, and says shows are typically scheduled during the UW academic year rather than summer or holiday breaks.
Dome Size(s)Official page says the inflated fabric dome is approximately 10 feet high and 20 feet wide.
CapacityCapacity is not stated on the official page and should be confirmed with UW.
Program AudienceCollege, Family, General Public, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-2
SubjectsAstronomy, Earth Science, Engineering, Physics, Space Science
AccessibilitySpecific accessibility accommodations are not stated on the official page and should be confirmed with UW.
Temporary Equipment NoteOfficial page describes an inflatable Go-Dome, Microsoft Research WorldWide Telescope software on a laptop, and hemispherical mirror projection.

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