El Camino
Torrance, CA
Need to Know!
- NAME:
El Camino College Planetarium - ADDRESS:
16007 Crenshaw Blvd. - LOCATION:
Torrance - STATE:
California - ZIP CODE:
90506 - SCHEDULE:
The Astronomy Department holds public planetarium shows several times each semester. - COST:
Free - SEATING CAPACITY:
N/A - FACEBOOK:
N/A - WEBSITE:
Visit Website - PHONE:
(310)-660-3593
ext. 3548 for information on upcoming shows - EMAIL:
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Prices and Schedule subject to change. Please contact the Planetarium for current information.
SIDE NOTE:
In the spring of 2005 the El Camino Planetarium installed a new GOTO Chronos planetarium projector with star plate technology that projects 8,500 stars (down to magnitude 6.5), planets, and the Milky Way. Thirteen of the brightest stars in the sky are projected in their natural colors.
In addition to stars, the Chronos projector can accurately display 26 of the most popular celestial objects like the Andromeda Galaxy and the Orion Nebula with dedicated projectors for the Magellanic clouds.
More recently, a full-dome LCD projector, by Ash Warped Media, was added. The Planetarium is now able to show full-dome, high resolution movies and images. The Planetarium currently offers three full-dome features; New Horizons, Universe, and Stars of the Pharaohs, for public viewing.
The Astronomy Department holds public planetarium shows several times each semester. The engaging and informational shows are free for the community and fun for the whole family. See the current schedule of events and topics.