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William M. Staerkel Planetarium

William M. Staerkel Planetarium is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Champaign, Illinois. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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William M. Staerkel Planetarium

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What is William M. Staerkel Planetarium?

The William M. Staerkel Planetarium is a planetarium at Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois. It is the second largest planetarium in the state and has the first Carl Zeiss M1015 opto-mechanical star projector installed in the western hemisphere. The Staerkel Planetarium provides science education programs and light show entertainment to as many as 40,000 people each year. It has a 50-foot dome, seats 144, and private group and school show reservations can be made beyond the regular public offerings.

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Museum details

Name
William M. Staerkel Planetarium
Type
Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
City
Champaign
State
Illinois
IMLS Museum ID
8409501082
Coordinates
40.12752, -88.28677
What kind of museum is William M. Staerkel Planetarium?

William M. Staerkel Planetarium is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →

Where is William M. Staerkel Planetarium located?

William M. Staerkel Planetarium is located in Champaign, Illinois at approximately 40.12752, -88.28677. See the map above.

Does William M. Staerkel Planetarium have a website?

The IMLS record for William M. Staerkel Planetarium does not list a website.

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