Walt and Marita Babula Planetarium
Sector: Education • Location: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
Source: Geophysical Institute
The Walt and Marita Babula Planetarium is a new 65-seat planetarium facility at the University of Alaska Museum of the North, University of Alaska Fairbanks. The 5,700-square-foot planetarium includes an 11-meter dome, two high-resolution projectors, four image-generation computers, and theater-quality sound. It will serve as a space science education venue for K-12 and higher education students,
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Education, Stadium, Consumer Products
- Location
- Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Geophysical Institute
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Description | The Walt and Marita Babula Planetarium is a new 65-seat planetarium facility at the University of Alaska Museum of the North, University of Alaska Fairbanks. The 5,700-square-foot planetarium includes an 11-meter dome, two high-resolution projectors, four image-generation computers, and theater-quality sound. It will serve as a space science education venue for K-12 and higher education students, as well as a cultural and scientific attraction for visitors. |
Original sector | Education |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Alaska |
City | Fairbanks |
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Source | Geophysical Institute |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Education, Stadium, Consumer Products |
Article published date | 2025-11-02 |
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