Ritter Planetarium - The University of Toledo - Toledo,Ohio
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Ritter Planetarium offers many opportunities to observe the nighttime sky. The planetarium utilizes Brooks Observatory atop McMaster Hall. Observing at Brooks follows the Friday evening planetarium programs, depending upon sky conditions. Patrons wishing to observe without attending the program can meet up with the audience immediately after the evening program ends.
Waymark Code: WM5CV2
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 12/19/2008
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Ritter Planetarium is a 40-foot domed auditorium that seats 92. It has a Spitz A3P' central star projector capable of reproducing the sky as seen from anywhere on the Earth at any time. The star projector (below) is also capable of speeding up time to show how the sky changes through the course of a night, week, month, or year. It is ideal for displaying and pointing out constellations and the Sun, Moon, and planets; and for giving the feeling of the Earth moving through space. It includes many auxiliary projectors and other devices designed to illustrate various astronomical phenomena and events. Ritter Planetarium also recently installed a brand new lighting system.
Outside the planetarium is a lobby with several displays, many of them interactive. These displays are fun and educational for all ages. The planetarium also houses Discovery Corner, our gift shop. Here you can purchase various educational toys and other items. Ritter Planetarium also hosts other events for the public, such as a 2006 lecture and book signing by author Dava Sobel
Planetarium Address:
University of Toledo
Bancroft Ave.
Toledo, Ohio USA
43606
Planetarium Website: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Showtimes: Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m.
- For information call (419)537-2650
- Reservations suggested
The Ritter One Meter Telescope is open the first Friday of every month -- weather permitting -- for public observation after the evening program.
Cost: Not listed
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