Staring up at the stars is a wonderful experience. However, if you live in a major city you probably will not get to see them that often. Fortunately, if you live in Denver or Boulder you can still enjoy the stars. These two major Colorado cities are home to first rate planetariums, which feature a variety of amazing shows. Continue reading for more information about these two great establishments. Also, if you are looking to buy or sell a home in Colorado, consider Mark Eibner as your agent.
Popular Planetariums in Colorado
Denver boasts the Gates Planetarium, and educating yet fun experience in the world of science and nature. The Denver planetarium is a part of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, which has a history dating back to the 1800s and has not lost its popularity. In fact, by the time the museum turned 50, it has over 1 million visitors. Gates Planetarium is a 125-seat planetarium that features unidirectional, semi-reclining stadium seating, 16.4 surround-sound system featuring Ambisonic, a 3-D spatial sound system, and a perforated metal dome, 56 ft in diameter and tilted 25 degrees.
And then there’s the Fiske Planetarium in Boulder. What makes Fiske great is their wide variety of shows and reasonable ticket prices. If you live close to the Fiske Planetarium you can become a member and get even better deals. The Boulder planetarium was opened in 1975 thanks to a donation from Wallace Franz Fiske, a philanthropist that funded many science related projects during his lifetime. The mission at the Fiske is to “inspire passion in every person to explore the universe.” The Fiske Planetarium is part of the Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences Department at the University of Colorado in Boulder.
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