Peter Rothfleisch, Planetarium/Astronomy Teacher
The Oakton High School planetarium opened April of 1968. It has a Spitz A3P projection system, with a 30 foot diameter dome, and 76 seats, 56 permanent and 20 folding chairs in a chevron pattern. The planetarium was renovated in during the summer and fall of 1991, including the installation of a panel of slide faders to control AC outlets distributed around the dome and a new sound system.
Visit the Oakton H.S. Web site
Main | About | Ask a Planetarian | Constellations | Interactive Projector | Curriculum | Monthly Celestial Events | Sky Events Calendar | Links
 |