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Planetarium Sheet High Point University (HPU)
Wanek School of Natural Sciences
Culp Planetarium

USA , NORTH CAROLINA , HIGH POINT

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Type: School
Opened in 2019

Address: One University Parkway - High Point, NC 27268
Country: USA
Email: ebrady2@highpoint.edu
Phone: +1(336) 841-2824

Website: https://www.highpoint.edu/planetarium/
Website 2: https://www.highpoint.edu/academics/facilities/culp-planetarium/

Team
Brad Barlow (2019-2024)
Erin Brady (2024-)

112 seats

Tilt 23°

Dome of 15.2m

Technical
Digital system SPITZ : SciDome
Software: Starry Night
Video system Projection Insight : Dual Laser 4K
Video Lens: 1+1 cove
Meridian resolution 4.0 K
Sound Surround 5.1 (Spitz installation)
Cove light: LED ChromaCove
Dome: Spitz NanoSeam

Facilities
Other planetarium: 6m Digitalis Portable Dome

Operation
Frequenting: 6500 people per year
Sessions: 165 per year
Staff: 1 people

History
- August 2019: opening ($1 million donation)

Comments

Latitude: 35°58'06" N - Longitude: 79°59'44" W - Altitude: 268m
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