Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many people can fit in the planetarium at one time?
   This answer has become a little more complicated now that we have a second, larger dome. The smaller (16 foot diameter) dome can accommodate twenty five to forty people. The larger (20 foot diameter) dome will hold 45 to 60 people.
2. How can so many people breathe in that oversized beachball?
   The air in the planetarium is continually refreshed by an air blower, which also serves to keep the planetarium inflated.
3. What are the seating arrangements?
   Seating is usually in the round on the floor of the dome. We place foam mats down for added comfort. A small number of chairs (provided by the host institution) can be brought into either dome for audience members who can not sit on the floor for the duration of the program.
4. For what ages are your programs appropriate?
   We believe that you are never too young or too old to learn about the sky. Cosmic Adventures has visited (and been well received) at venues ranging from preschools (three- and four- year-olds) to all-ages-welcome "outer space" nights.
5. What are your rates?
   Please see our rates page (on the menu to the left) for program costs and length.
6. What are the room size and electrical requirements for the planetarium?
   The dome requires a clean, quiet, indoor facility with access to a grounded outlet.
   Our small dome requires a minimum height of 11 feet, and floor space of about 20 feet by 20 feet.
   The large dome requires a ceiling of 13 feet, and 25 x 25 feet of floor space.
   Set up and take down require approximately one hour each.
7. How is the campaign going to change the name of the planet Uranus?
   We're working on it...