College Offers Celestial Events

By LARISSA RYAN
ONEONTA

One of Oneonta’s hidden gems, the SUNY Oneonta Planetarium, can be difficult to find. Located on West Dormitory Road on the SUNY Oneonta campus, it is hidden away in a corner of the basement of the Perna Science Building and offers one of the most “out of-this-world” shows in the county.

The planetarium began its public shows in 2008, following renovations which included the installation of an Evans & Sutherland Digistar 6 system—considered to be one of the world’s most advanced full dome digital theater experiences—and comfortable, reclining chairs. Up to that point, visitors had to sit on padded benches. The Digistar 6 system features a digital projector capable of providing sharp views of the stars, planets, and constellations visible in the night sky, and can also show full dome movies and animations.