at the
SCHENECTADY MUSEUM
Public Programs at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 on Saturdays.
Public Programs at 2:00 Tuesday through Friday.
Public programs at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 on "school holidays".
Current
Schedule
Current Show Schedule:
Saturday
1:00 PM The Sky Above Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Fred Rogers and his Neighborhood of Make-Believe friends explore
the wonders of the sky in this first-visit Planetarium show geared to pre-school
audiences.
2:00 PM Light Years
from Andromeda
Take a journey between two galaxies that
spans human history and explains cosmic distances and light speed. Narrated by
Michael Dorn, Worf of Star Trek.
3:00 PM
Seasonal Sky Tour
A live narration of the stars, constellations and planets visible in the current
night sky. This 45 minute program also takes a look at current events happening
in astronomy.
Tuesday through Friday
2:00 PM Light
Years from Andromeda
Take a journey between two galaxies that
spans human history and explains cosmic distances and light speed. Narrated by
Michael Dorn, Worf of Star Trek.
PLUS continuous videos and NASA TV on our plasma screens above the entrance.
For more information see the OFFICIAL Museum Web Site at www.schenectadymuseum.org
The Suits-Bueche Planetarium at the Schenectady Museum contains a 30 foot diameter dome and a new GOTO Chronos Space Simulator star machine installed in October of 2006. It is an optical-mechanical projector, which gives a more realistic view of the sky than any digital/video star projector. An East Coast Control Systems automation system was installed in 2003 as part of an extensive renovation project which included 21 new Kodak slide projectors, two new video projectors, automation of all of the existing projectors, a new sound system, new cove lighting, and two 42 inch plasma screens above the planetarium entrance. The planetarium can now project all forms of media up on the dome, including live NASA TV, which can also be shown on the plasma's. The Planetarium seats 60 people.
For a peek at the Grand Re-Opening, go to the Grand-Re-Opening Page.
For a photographic essay of the renovation that brought the GOTO Chronos to the Planetarium, see the Renovation Page for more information.
The Planetarium is named after Dr. Chauncey Guy Suits, and Arthur M. Bueche. To find out about these two scientists, click Suits-Bueche.
The Suits-Bueche Planetarium and its staff, are members of the MAPS (Middle Atlantic Planetarium Society), SEPA (Southeastern Planetarium Association), GLPA (Great Lakes Planetarium Asociation), IPS (International Planetarium Society), and the NSS (National Space Society).
The entrance to the Planetarium, and the the GOTO Chronos Space Simulator in the dome.
A panorama view inside the Suits-Bueche Planetarium. View is from the north, looking south.
A panorama view looking from south to north.
Console area at the Suits-Bueche Planetarium.
Planetarium Manager, Steven LJ Russo and Assistant Planetarium Manager, Megan Dominguez at the console.
An old Orrery, and the NASA Space Place bulletin board.. A prototype Mars Rover and Hubble Photos in the lobby.
"Mission Control". ECCS on the left and GOTO on the right. The old Spitz A3P and "Black Hole" penny well, surrounded by Hubble photos in the lobby.
Planetarium Staff
Planetarium Manager
Steven LJ Russo 518-382-7890 X 253
Assistant Planetarium Manager
Megan Dominguez 518-382-7890 X 227
Console Operators
Steven LJ Russo and Megan EN Dominguez with NASA Lunar Samples.
Denice Cross with NASA Lunar samples and Buzz Aldrin.
Beth Lomanto in the dome with the GOTO Chronos.
Kathleen Mroczka at the Chronos Console
Carl Phelps at the console of the GOTO Chronos.
Suits-Bueche Planetarium is located at the Schenectady Museum in Schenectady, NY. For more information, go to the "official" Museum site at http://www.schenectadymuseum.org
Renovation Page One; Cleaning the Dome
Renovation Page Two; Removal of the Spitz A3P
Renovation Page Three; The installation of the GOTO
Renovation Page Four; Finishing the GOTO Installation
Back to Suits-Bueche Planetarium Page
Click logo for "official" planetarium site.