The Marie Drake Planetarium
Where the stars always shine in Juneau, AK
Where the stars always shine in Juneau, AK
2003-2004 Shows and Events
2003
- Shows not given since planetarium being used as a classroom due to high school renovation.
- In summer a Tidal Gauge created at downtown dock.
- Planetarium participated in July 4th parade with theme of 'The Solar System'.
- The Impact of Asteroids presentaton sponsored by AK section of the American Chemical Society.
2004
- Planetarium Grand Re-Opening (May 9th). Stars shown every 15th minutes using Spitz projector. In honor of Mother's Day, the public invited to name a star for their mother.
- Participate in July 4th parade. Theme - The Solar System
- Summer - United States Map made with nails on downtown dock.
- Eclipses: visible this month in Juneau (Oct 5 and 6)
- Eight Planets Plus Pluto (Nov. 2 and 3)
- Constellations of the Zodiac (Dec. 7 and 8)
- Various planetarium volunteer training meeting held