John R. Kirk
New Paltz, NY
Need to Know!
- NAME:
John R. Kirk Planetarium - ADDRESS:
1 Hawk Dr.
(located in the Coykendall Science Building, on the State University of New York Campus ‘SUNY’) - LOCATION:
New Paltz - STATE:
New York - ZIP CODE:
12561 - SCHEDULE:
Open to the public on the first and third Thursday of each month that the university is in session.
(check website for current schedule) - COST:
Suggested ticket price: $5.00 (although we encourage you to donate a little more)
(reserve tickets on their website for the current show) - SEATING CAPACITY:
43 - FACEBOOK:
Visit Page - WEBSITE:
Visit Website - PHONE:
(845) 257-7869 - EMAIL:
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Prices and Schedule subject to change. Please contact the Planetarium for current information.
SIDE NOTE:
The Planetarium’s projection system was upgraded in 2013 with the installation of a fish-eye lens projector that can display digital simulations of the sky and mimic celestial motions. It allows the audience to see and zoom in on images of stars, constellations, planets, galaxies and other deep sky objects. It also allows the audience to view the sky as seen from different planets and moons, and has many other features.
The primary goal of the Planetarium program is education, so we will also feature shows especially geared toward children. We can provide special times and shows for teachers who wish to bring their classes to the Planetarium. Similar arrangements can be made for special showings for other groups, such as corporate, civic, hospital, church, and scouting organizations.
Parking: All visitors need parking permits during the fall and spring semesters, Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Stop by the Welcome Center in the Haggerty Administration Building to purchase one for $3.