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Adams State University
Zacheis Planetarium


USA , COLORADO , ALAMOSA
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Adams State University
Adams State University
Adams State University
Adams State University
Adams State University
Adams State University
Adams State University
Adams State University
Adams State University
Adams State University


Type: School
Opened in 1964

Address: 208 Edgemont Blvd. - Alamosa, CO 81102
Country: USA
Email: rjastalos@adams.edu
Phone: +1 719-587 7821

Website: https://www.adams.edu/academics/zacheis-planetarium/
           

Team
Noble Gantvoort (1964-1979)
Richard Peterson (1979-1990)
Randy Emmons (1990-2009)
Robert Astalos (2009-2018)
Matt Nehring (2018-)







40 seats











Dome of  7.3m




Technical
Digital system SPITZ : SciDome HD
Software: Starry Night
Video system 1 vp : Fisheye
Meridian resolution 1.6 K
Dome: Spitz NanoSeam

Facilities
Observatory Rolling roof (900m at N)

Operation

History
- Fall 1964: Spitz A3P
- 2012: Total renovation, new dome + digital ($400,000)

Last major evolution: 2012: Digital

Comments


Latitude: 37°28'12" N  -  Longitude: 105°52'44" W  -  Altitude: 2303m

last update: 06/19/2023

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