McDonnell Planetarium, Hyperboloid Concrete Structure
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| This hyperboloid concrete structure is 160 ft. in diameter. It contains a 400 seat auditorium for viewing simulated celestial presentations by projection on a 60 ft. diameter dome. More than 9,000 stars and planets can be accurately portrayed. The planetarium also contains classrooms and 12,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space. |