An out-of-this-world experience for your students! We bring the universe to you when you rent our Mobile Planetarium for a week! Have your students explore a wide variety of astronomy topics, including constellations, planets, deep space objects, cultural myths, and nighttime navigation. Mobile Planetariums can be used to supplement any astronomy unit. Each unit comes complete with everything you need to show the Night Sky and Greek Constellations. North American Indian Constellations and Deep Sky Objects are available upon request. Instructions and activity manuals are included.
Requirements:
Gymnasium or large room, at least 6 x 6 x 4 metres, and access to electricity
Rental for the Mobile Planetarium unit is $275 per week.
All users must complete a two-hour orientation at TELUS World of Science before receiving the unit:
• September 25, 2009, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Future training dates are available upon request.
For more information or to book one of our Mobile Planetariums, call
our Outreach Coordinators at 780-451-3344, press 4, then 2, or contact us by
e-mail.
The TELUS World of Science Mobile Planetarium program is made possible
in part through the generous support of Museums Alberta and the Royal
Astronomical Society of Canada, Edmonton Chapter.