Who We
Are:
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The GCC
Planetarium is an
all digital (computer driven) full dome theater, developed by
Sky-Skan®, Inc.
with:
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Both 2D and 3D
"live" digital star fields using
DigitalSky 2® and
Digital Universe
2®.
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Full-dome
video or "movies" are presented via
SkyVision®.
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Plus, a fully computer controlled 5.1 surround sound system and automated high
intensity LED lighting.
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We
present all of our shows on a custom built 30 foot diameter dome.
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We seat
48 patrons in power reclinable seats built by
Recoro.
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For a
personal touch, all shows are presented by a live narrator allowing audience Q&A.
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Our
basic shows up to 50 minutes, but longer shows are available by special request.
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For a guided photo tour
of our dome,
follow this link!
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Or to see some of our history, please
follow this link.
Who We
Serve:
- GCC
Classes Campus Wide, GCC Staff, and most of all, the GCC Student body and clubs.
- The local
Foothill communities via our public shows.
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Local Grade Schools: Focusing on
3rd, 5th, and 7-8th grades.
- Youth
Groups such as Scouts, Brownies (donation required).
- GCC
Foundation and Outreach Tours.
- Donors including: "Friends
of the Science Center".
- Plus, many other
"special interest" groups may be scheduled for private shows by contacting us at the
following
link.
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Upcoming "Public"
Events:
Due to many factors (such as limited staffing), we do a
limited number of "public" shows" per year. Generally these
are run Friday
and/or Saturday evenings. These shows will be announced only via the following links.
Upcoming "Spontaneous Fantasia" Shows:
Upcoming "Evenings with the Stars" Shows:
Upcoming
GCC Student Presentations:
How You Can Get Here:
Maps, Directions, and Parking:
Contacts for Custom Shows:
Planetarium
School Visits:
Planetarium School Visits (PDF Format):
How You Can Get Involved:
If you are interested in helping us
out...
follow this link for
more info. |
