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A part of the University of Nevada, Reno and Extended Studies, Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center was built in 1963 and offers digital planetarium shows open to the public in their dome theater. The center also organizes field trips and education in space and Earth science, as well the University's Redfield Campus observatory viewing. The center is one of the first world planetariums to use the Spitz SciDome digital projector.
This high-resolution visualization tool produces colorful and bright 3-D images of space objects. The planetarium's interestingly shaped building, called a "hyperbolic paraboloid," was designed by architect Ray Hellmann. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. Besides the Dome Theatre, the center also has an exhibit Hall, a Science Store, and a classroom for education purposes, special events, and birthday parties.
1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557, Phone: 775-784-4812, View Map
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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