PATTERSON PLANETARIUM

COLUMBUS, GA

Patterson Planetarium is a public astronomy facility located in Columbus, Georgia. It was created in 1974 and is housed in the Coca-Cola Space Science Center at Columbus State University. The planetarium provides public programs, educational outreach, and space science research.

The planetarium's main feature is a 60-foot, four-story tall dome. The dome houses a state-of-the-art projection system which displays the night sky, stars, planets, satellites, and other celestial bodies in a realistic, three-dimensional format. The planetarium also features a variety of special programs and shows which are presented by expert astronomers and educators. These programs include educational lectures, interactive programs, and multimedia presentations.

Patterson Planetarium also offers a variety of educational outreach programs. These programs are designed to help children and adults learn more about the night sky, astronomy, and science. Some of these programs include summer camps for kids, field trips, and special school assemblies.

The planetarium's outreach and research programs have been recognized by a variety of organizations, including the National Science Foundation, NASA, and the Georgia Space Grant Consortium. It is also a popular destination for families and groups, as it provides a unique educational and entertaining experience.

PATTERSON PLANETARIUM is a Science & Technology Museums & Planetarium in COLUMBUS GA. US MID #8401300036

The museum is classed as SCI (Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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PATTERSON PLANETARIUM
2900 WOODRUFF FARM RD
COLUMBUS
GA
31907

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