The Establishment in 1969
It established in 1969 as part of an initiative to enhance science education in America,El Paso Public School System, Junior League of El Paso, and The National Defense Education Act.
Since 1969, more than one million students traveled to sit in the 120 reclining chairs of the planetarium. It delivers the universe to our audience through the magic of the Digistar 4 projection system.
"The planetarium was completed in 1969, and it went in operation in March."
Since 1969, more than one million students traveled to sit in the 120 reclining chairs of the planetarium. It delivers the universe to our audience through the magic of the Digistar 4 projection system.
"The planetarium was completed in 1969, and it went in operation in March."
The main purpose of a Planetarium
According to Cory Stone "the planetarium is here to educate our students on earth and space science, that's our main purpose but our secondary pupose is to inspire our students in the wonder and curiosity of science."