Robinson
Adrian, MI
Need to Know!
- NAME:
Robinson Planetarium - ADDRESS:
110 S Madison St.
(located on the Adrian College campus in Peelle Hall. Peelle Hall is at the corner of Charles and Williams streets) - LOCATION:
Adrian - STATE:
Michigan - ZIP CODE:
49221 - SCHEDULE:
Fridays @7pm
(contact the planetarium for current schedule) - COST:
Free - SEATING CAPACITY:
N/A - FACEBOOK:
Visit Page - WEBSITE:
Visit Website - PHONE:
(265) 5161 ext. 4788
(Contact Planetarium Director Mark Fairclough for group reservations) - EMAIL:
mfairclough@adrian.edu
Prices and Schedule subject to change. Please contact the Planetarium for current information.
SIDE NOTE:
The Robinson Planetarium, built in 1966, features a 30 foot dome and a Spitz A-3-P star projector. The planetarium is named after Herbert Robinson a distinguished industrialist, who provided funds for the construction of the facility.
The Robinson Planetarium serves the Adrian community in several ways. First, the planetarium is used for teaching Astronomy courses taught at Adrian College. Second, entertaining and educational programs are presented in the planetarium throughout the academic year. These shows are free and open to the public. Finally, special shows for school groups (K-12).