Stardome, LLC

For 15 years, students throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut were captivated by StarDome, the high impact, moderately priced planetarium show that comes to you. Upon arriving in Florida in 2016, StarDome was quickly discovered and made repeated visits to schools throughout SW Florida, as well as the Panhandle and east coast.

This dramatic teaching tool – a portable planetarium – offers the excitement and educational value of field trip without the excessive costs or difficult logistics. The programs contain a wealth of information, are customized for grades 1 through 12, and are delivered in exciting presentations that will both teach and enthrall.

Here is the opportunity for your students to take a trip to the stars, to explore the beauty of the night sky, and identify the constellations as they pass overhead. Learn what stars are made of, meet a few by name and understand as never before why we see different stars at different times of the year as you

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An Introduction to the Wonders of the Universe!

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Program Description

Topics covered in StarDome Planatarium presentations include – but are not limited to – any combination of the following:

Illustration of earth’s movement through the universe, making clear why we see different stars and constellations at different times of the year but other stars every night of the year. Likewise, why are some stars visible only for a few hours,

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Booking / scheduling contact

Gary Muzio

stardomefla@gmail.com

Exploration Detail

Exploration type: In-School Exploration

Subject: Science

Grade Levels 3-5

Available dates:

Plenty of available dates! Please call to arrange a date for your school!

Max number of students: 25

Length of :Exploration 30 minutes

Space / technical requirements:

Stardome Planetarium requires 25 X 25 feet of clean floor space, 10.5 feet overhead and electricity for the fan and projector. Also, a quiet environment must be maintained outside of the dome during presentations. Please note that Stardome cannot be set up outdoors.

Location(s):

Stardome Planetarium has set up in gymnasiums, auditorium stages, music rooms, cafeterias and even quiet hallways!

Fees / Ticketing:

Stardome is based in Punta Gorda, Florida, in Charlotte County. Basic local pricing can be found on our website: stardomefla.com

Pricing outside of Charlotte County varies with school location and the number of presentations desired.

Basic prices (not including travel from Punta Gorda): 2 presentations- $350, 3 presentations- $400, 4 presentations- $460, 5 presentations- $500, 6 presentations- $575

Please allow at least 5 minutes between presentations.

Standards & Benchmarks

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Transportation

Is transportation needed for this exploration?: No

Is financial assistance offered?: No

Program info

Summer or Family Programs Offered?: yes

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References

Kelly Hodges, Science Teacher, Patronis Elementary School, Panama City Beach, Fl

Lynn Mongiardini - Potts, 5th Grade Teacher, Sallie Jones Elementary School, Punta Gorda, Fl

Christen Kauffman, STEM Teacher, Edward W Bok Academy, Lake Wales, Fl

Cancellation Policy

Stardome requires no deposit, payment is due on the day of presentations. Schools may cancel anytime.