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Illinois State University
ISU Planetarium


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Illinois State University
Illinois State University
Illinois State University
Illinois State University
Illinois State University


Type: School
Opened in 1964

Address: 101 S. School Street - Normal, IL 61790-4560
Country: USA
Email: trwillm@ilstu.edu
Phone: +1 309 438-8756

Website: https://physics.illinoisstate.edu/planetarium/
Website 2: http://www2.phy.ilstu.edu/~trw/
     

Team
Thomas Willmitch (director)







61 seats











Dome of  9.1m




Technical
Optical system SPITZ : A3P (modified A4)
Digital system Sureyyasoft :
Software: Shira Universe
Cove light: East Coast'Pleiades LED

Facilities
Gift Shop Yes

Operation
Frequenting: 15000 people per year
Staff: 50 people

History
- September 1, 1964: 9.1m/110s/Spitz A3P
- 1986: Spitz A3P modified
- June 2014: renovated by Ash Enterprises
- Summer 2016: repainted dome, lighting, Spitz complete tune-up
- May 2018: upgraded, 60 seats, sound system, lighting system, carpet, seats

Last major evolution: 2018: upgraded

Comments


Latitude: 40°30'36" N  -  Longitude: 88°59'23" W  -  Altitude: 244m
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