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Observatories & Planetariums
"The time will come when diligent research over long periods will bring to light things which now lie hidden" -- Lucius Annaeus Seneca, "Naturales Quaestiones" 62 A.D.
Peach Mountain Radio Observatory
Conceived as a research facility primarily for astronomy in the 1950's, the observatory quickly gained recognition for its contributions to various astronomical studies, including star formation, planetary nebulae, and more. Jointly owned and operated by Dartmouth College, Ohio State University, Columbia University, Ohio University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Fiske Planetarium
The largest planetarium on a U.S. college or university campus is the Fiske Planetarium which features a 65-foot diameter dome. It seats over 200. It has undergone significant technological upgrades, making it one of the most advanced planetariums in the country. It offers a variety of shows, including live demonstrations and immersive experiences that simulate different cosmic phenomena and environments.
Quadrivium: Summer
Educational settlements are the closest many people come to feel at home in beautiful surroundings. The catalog that informs the safety and sustainability of these "cities-within-cities" changes 100 to 1000 times per day. Titles are unstable, time-sensitive, copyright protected and land in public law. We explore the action continuously; assign priorities, then schedule a separate teleconference to formulate responses to public consultations. Daily colloquia topics appear on our CALENDAR.
Baseball Lighting
The College World Series begins this weekend in Omaha between Louisiana State University and Coastal Carolina.
Gallery: Planetariums
Planetariums are central features in many education communities; including secondary school campuses. They are special "theaters" that present educational and entertaining shows about the night sky or provide training in celestial navigation. Content is presented across a dome-shaped projection screen onto which scenes of stars, planets, and other celestial objects can be made to appear and move realistically to simulate the complex 'motions of the heavens' with highly specialized projectors that have evolved over centuries.
Current Issues and Recent Research
Next: Approval by the NFPA Standards Council for release of the 2026 National Electrical Code this week at the Annual Conference & Expo in Las Vegas. IEEE Release of the proposals for the 2028 National Electrical Safety Code on July 1. Sorting the electrotechnology concepts appearing in the recent release of the International Code Council's "Group B Complete Monograph" ahead of the follow up meetings in Cleveland in October.
Preschool Children in the Dome
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific and California Academy of Sciences share some resources and experiences engaging pre-school children in earth and space science.