Junior College's Natural Sciences and Physical Education Department is pleased to present the 2009-2010 planetarium show and lecture series.
Upcoming special presentations:
International Year of Astronomy Events Presented by Dr. N. D'Cruz
Thursday Oct 15: 4:30 - 5:30pm "Star Clusters: Jewels in the Sky"
Thursday Nov 19: 4:30 - 5:30pm "Our Giant Home: The Milky Way Galaxy"
View the new planetarium brochure (PDF).
The public is invited to visit the planetarium in F-Building on the Main Campus of JJC.
The Herbert Trackman Planetarium is dedicated to continuing its tradition of outstanding astronomical instruction and entertainment. Due to the generosity of alumnus Herbert Trackman, the versatility of the Spitz System 512 planetarium projector has been augmented by a computer-controlled, multimedia automation system that also controls a video projection system.
Grade school and high school groups are encouraged to schedule special programs that may be presented during the school day. These free, public service programs are tailored to the grade level of students attending the program.
Social and civic organizations also are invited to schedule programs for their members. These programs are available during the day and on Tuesday or Thursday evenings. Reservations are required.
Arrangements for these special programs may be made by contacting the Natural Sciences and Physical Education department at (815) 280-NOVA (6682), between 7:00am and 12:30pm.