The National Science Center's STARLAB To Go program is a 45-minute presentation in the portable planetarium called STARLAB. The dome is set up in a large, quiet area of your school or facility and each presentation lasts approximately 45 minutes. The Current Sky is the feature program with several other subject areas covered. Topic areas include "Latitude and Longitude" or "What's your location?" "What's Up Tonight?" and "What's Coming Soon?" Intertwined in the presentation are stories based on Greek Mythology and Native American and African Legends. Trained explainers arrive about 1 hour prior to the show and set up the dome for presentations throughout the day. Up to six 45-minute shows can be scheduled. The STARLAB comfortably seats 25 students per program.
- Maximum of 25 students per program
- Allow one hour each for set up and take down
- Held in quiet, preferably dark, indoor areas such as a Media Center, an auditorium, or a gymnasium
- Nearby electrical outlets are required
- Low lighting preferred
- Students and teachers sit on the floor of the dome for the 45-minute program (includes orientation & safety procedures)
- Size of room required: Width=25 ft; Length=25 ft; Height=11 ft.
Cost: $150 for the first program and $50 for each additional program.
Payment Policy: Payment or a school purchase order is due two weeks PRIOR to the presentation date.
Travel Fees: $.50 per mile for roundtrip distances of 50 miles or more. Meals and lodging billed at $125 per night per person if program necessitates leaving before 7 AM or arriving home later than 8 PM or for multiple days.
Cancellation Policy: A fee of $100.00 will apply to any group who fails to give a minimum notice of two weeks prior to the program date when canceling a program commitment.
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