UAF Planetarium Construction
Sector: Education • Location: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
Source: Alaska Business Magazine
Construction of the new planetarium at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) campus, connected to the University of Alaska Museum of the North. The facility features an 11-meter dome with 65 reclining seats, high-resolution projectors, and a theater-quality sound system. The project was funded by a $7.4 million donation from Walt and Marita Babula and additional funding from the M.J. Murdock Ch
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Education
- Location
- Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Alaska Business Magazine
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Construction of the new planetarium at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) campus, connected to the University of Alaska Museum of the North. The facility features an 11-meter dome with 65 reclining seats, high-resolution projectors, and a theater-quality sound system. The project was funded by a $7.4 million donation from Walt and Marita Babula and additional funding from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust and other supporters. The planetarium is a 5,700-square-foot facility designed to provide a full-dome experience for residents, tourists, students, and educators. |
Original sector | Education |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Alaska |
City | Fairbanks |
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Source | Alaska Business Magazine |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Education |
Article published date | 2026-05-09 |
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