Discovery Dome
LASM’s new portable planetarium brings lessons related to earth, space, and astronomy right to your school. Inside the inflatable dome is a digital video class that complements your curriculum. Emphasis is on participatory activities.
Each program also includes a live demonstration of the seasonal night sky. These programs are adapted to different grade levels and do not duplicate shows at LASM.
Programs are 30 minutes long, with 15 minutes between each group presentation. The Discovery Dome requires a space 25 feet square, a ceiling height of 12 feet, and a nearby electrical outlet.
Pricing Information
4 presentations / 3 hours max., $300
8 presentations / 5 hours max., $450
Please note: A $0.40 per mile round trip fee will be assessed for all
areas outside of East Baton Rouge Parish.
Program Information
The Sky Tonight
Grades Pre-K–12
Challenges the student’s ability to locate planets and constellations in the night sky.
Celestial Spheres
Grades 6–12
Introduces celestial coordinates, planetary-orbital motions, and earth-moon relationships.
Earth-Sun-Moon
Grades 4–8
Focuses on the varied interactions of these three celestial bodies.
Earth’s Wild Ride
Grades 4–6
A wonderful story from a unique point of view about eclipses, the ice age, Earth’s water cycle, and the differences between the earth and the moon.
For more information, contact our Discovery Dome Educator Sheree Westerhaus at 225-344-5272, ext. 124, or click here to register online.