10 times larger than a conventional 35mm frame, the Omni's 70mm frames move through the projector horizontally.
Skyline, Noble Planetarium
SKYLINE FOR SEPTEMBER 2010
Compiled by Linda Krouse and Sarah Littler of the Noble Planetarium.
This month brings a reoccurring event into our skies. As the sun sets, look to the west. Venus and Mars have a strong mythological past together. This dynamic duo has played an important role in almost every ancient “sky-watching” culture.
Noble Planetarium Now Showing
NOW SHOWING IN THE NOBLE PLANETARIUM
It’s back and more spectacular than ever! The Planetarium’s live, interactive program distinguishes the Noble from all others. Thanks to two new, all-digital star balls within a 40-foot dome cover, you can visit the Milky Way galaxy and travel up to 13.7 billion light years away – and ask questions of Planetarium staff along the way. In addition to viewing the constellations and stars visible in the sky, you’ll also learn about current astronomical events of the day.
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Star Parties
LOOK! UP IN THE SKY!
Join the Noble Planetarium staff and members of the Fort Worth Astronomical Society for free monthly Star Parties, beginning in March 2010. You’ll find plenty of telescopes for viewing and even more astronomy buffs to help you navigate your way through the skies. Star Parties are held once a month in the parking lot just south of the Museum of Science and History (corner of Montgomery and Harley). The party begins at dusk, weather permitting, and lasts until approximately 10:30 p.m. Best of all, it’s FREE!
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Noble Planetarium - About
THE NOBLE PLANETARIUM: A GIANT LEAP INTO THE 21ST CENTURY
The new 90-seat Noble Planetarium brings the first Zeiss-manufactured hybrid planetarium system – an immersive all-dome video combined with a fiber optic dual-hemisphere star projector to see more than 7,000 stars – to the Southwest United States. The planetarium also features an exhibit area that provides large screens with up-to-the-minute views of the Sun, as well as downlinks offering the latest information from the Hubble Telescope.
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