Jennifer chalsty planetarium at liberty science center

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Learn how Liberty Science Center’s new Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium was born out of their giant dome conversion from 1570 film to digital using ten Christie Boxer 4K30 projectors. Article courtesy of The Planetarium.

Jersey City, NJ

The largest screen in the Western Hemisphere! Only four other screens in the entire world are bigger.  Boasting an 89 foot dome and 30,000 watt sound system, and over 281 trillion individual colors (bet you can’t name them all!) the Chalsty Planetarium at Liberty Science Center is a fully immersive environment for students and educators.  You can experience the wonders of space while keeping your feet on the ground.  The Weston Lab, adjacent to the planetarium is enclosed in a beautiful glass gallery.  Visitors to the planetarium will first experience Science on a Sphere, a six-foot suspended globe from the researchers at NOAA.  You can experience conditions anywhere on the planet in real time or you can fly around the Deathstar.  Whatever you are in the mood for. Photos by Joseph Kitchen Photography

Is planetarium included in Liberty Science Center?

All planetarium shows are available as an add-on to your general admission ticket.

How long is planetarium show at Liberty Science Center?

Wonders of the Night Sky (30-45 Minutes) Available online or at LSC.

Who is Jennifer chalsty?

She taught in Pretoria for two years and, with apartheid becoming increasingly intolerable, immigrated to Canada. She taught there for five months before entering the US in 1957. She and her husband became US citizens in 1960. She has two daughters, three grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.

What is the biggest planetarium in the US?

Morrison Planetarium - San Francisco As the biggest all-digital planetarium in the world, the 75-foot dome provides an educational representation of what you will find in the night sky. San Francisco boasts a moderate yet chilly climate, with almost any day being a great day to visit the Morrison Planetarium.