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Orange Coast College, Planetarium

Orange, CA

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New Construction 12,000 SF

The $19 million planetarium is located in the heart of the campus. This 12,124 SF planetarium building is intended to be an iconic statement which will stimulate and educate individuals of all ages and backgrounds in the world of science. The resulting building, reflective of a galaxy in its plan and site organization, houses a 120-seat 3-D immersive theatre / planetarium, a Foucault pendulum, exhibit areas and staff support spaces. The planetarium contains both digital and star projection systems which are designed to function as both a theatre and large lecture hall. The planetarium and Foucault pendulum are intended for use by K-12 students, the college and general public. The planetarium contains both digital and star projection systems which are designed to function as both a theatre and large lecture hall. The facility will be a significant boon to the college’s astronomy courses and will be made available to Orange County grade schools. This planetarium will be only the second in Orange County. .