The modern planetarium was invented 100 years ago by the Zeiss Corporation in Germany. Our Korkosz planetarium projector is a big part of that history. Built here by Frank and John Korkosz, it is the oldest operating American-made projector and the second one ever built in America.
Join us as we mark this milestone with special presentations in the Seymour Planetarium (schedule below), telescope demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Free with museum admission!
Presentations in the Seymour Planetarium
Seating is limited; reserve in the Welcome Center on the day of the event
- 1 pm Talk by Astronomy magazine columnist Phil Harrington
- 2 pm Night sky-inspired performance by the Springfield Symphony
- 3 pm Live Planetarium Show: Zeiss Cenntennial and the Making of the Korkosz Projector
