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Lafayette Science Museum



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Lafayette Science Museum
Lafayette Science Museum
Lafayette Science Museum
Lafayette Science Museum
Lafayette Science Museum
Lafayette Science Museum
Lafayette Science Museum
Lafayette Science Museum


Type: Science Center
Opened in 2002

Address: 433 Jefferson street - Lafayette, LA 70501
Country: USA
Email: dhostetter@lafayettela.gov
Phone: +1 337-291 5544

Website: https://www.lafayettesciencemuseum.org
     

Team
David Hostetter (1980-2020)



72 seats











Dome of  12.2m


Technical
 Optical system SPITZ : A4

Facilities
 Observatory 2 domes on the roof

Operation
History
 - 1969: 9m/58seats/Spitz A4
- 2001: building outdated

- 2002: new building, 12.2m/72s/Spitz A4
- 2012: Fulldome ($500,000)

Last major evolution: 2012: Digital

Comments

Latitude: 30°13'32" N  -  Longitude: 92°01'04" W  -  Altitude: 11m
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