Explore how the Pyramids were built and discover the astronomical alignments incorporated into thegreat pyramid. Using the planetarium's special precession settings, the instrument is set for 4,500 years ago, at 30 degrees N. latitude, the latitude of Egypt. Explore the age of the dinosaurs and theories as to why they died. Journey through the Milky Way and beyond, travel to Alpha Centauri, Pleiades star cluster and Orion Nebula. Hosted by PBS star Tim Ferris.
Students learn to use a simple star map to find the constellations and planets currently visible.
A portable planetarium provides educational programs coordinated to class studies. Teachers who have taken the StarLab workshop are eligible to rent StarLab. Teachers must have attended a workshop or be familiar with telescopes. Centered on the Sun at Lakeview Museum, the farthest planet, Pluto, is 40 miles away in Kewanee. Unnamed comets are available for purchase at the Museum Store.