Next week, the upgraded Auckland Observatory will open to the public. In a previous post, the observatory was upgraded which totaled to around $2 million for digital projection technology. According to chief executive Craig Garner, “The fact that we’ve got the whole known universe mapped in 3D is quite a powerful tool.” The Zeiss projector system was recently replaced by Sony SXRD projectors by the help of ASB Trust, the Lion Foundation and Auckland City Council. With support of the public, this planetarium will provide wider display of digital astronomy shows in the 360-degree dome theatre. According to Manager Victoria McArthur, “The screams and whoops were just amazing,” when referring to the schoolchildren that were a test audience. The planetarium will be open April 1st, 2008.

[via Stuff]

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