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Jean’s Corner
Dear UWM Planetarium friends:
I am excited that I had funding to go to my first in-person International Planetarium Society meeting this July. It took place in Berlin, a dynamic and complex city. I had the opportunity to see the very first planetarium machine ever built (Jena, 1923) and meet many planetarians from around the world. I am thinking how to implement some of the ideas I had: (1) When designing a planetarium program consider how to structure the material to address what might surprise the audience rather than a series of truths (2) More carefully plan for an emergency that requires people in wheelchairs to get to a safe place. (3) Planetariums can help young people see a science career as a viable path.
Important information I gleaned from the presentations and private conversations: (1) Different planetariums around the world have different goals, audiences, agendas: the UWM Planetarium does a good job at what we do (2) A seasoned planetarium technician told me that buying a refurbished planetarium projector of a particular brand would not be practical because I wouldn’t be able to replace the incandescent lamps.
I am bringing great energy to start the new school year.
Looking forward to seeing you under the stars,
Jean
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