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Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center

Last Update: September 2008

Name of Institution Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center
Address 100 Center Avenue
City, State, Zip Bay City, MI 48708
Phone# 989-667-2260
URL, if available http://www.delta.edu/planet/
E-mail, if available planet(at)alpha.delta.edu
Date(s) of Operation Year around, except major holidays
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Price of Admission (adult, child), if any $2.50 - per Person (This is a special group rate applying only to school groups.)
Payment is due prior to or on the day of your scheduled program. Please make checks payable to Delta College.
Brief Description of Facility The Delta College Planetarium & Learning Center is located in Bay City, Michigan. Our $8.5 million NASA-funded facility opened to the public in February, 1997. The Planetarium includes a 50-foot projection system, including a Digistar II star and motion graphics projector, provides audience members with a unique blend of education and entertainment. The Delta College Planetarium & Learning Center is a modernistic structure that includes eight classrooms, where a variety of academic classes are taught. We also have a gift shop, a rooftop observation deck, and a multi-purpose exhibit area with catering kitchen.