 | Planetary Research Station
Opening December 22, 2009 Planetary Research Station is a six-foot suspended globe that uses computers and video projectors to display dynamic animated images of the Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, animal migration patterns, global warming trends, hurricane paths and more. Projected images also include the surface of the sun, Mars, and moon. |
In bringing Planetary Research Station to Discovery Science Center, the museum and NOAA share a common goal: to encourage stewardship and informed decision-making based on knowledge of natural resources, environmental issues and human impacts. The striking presentation provides a clear means of visualizing these intricate systems and understanding their interdependence. At the same time, it connects us directly with those systems by its new and compelling look at our delicate and extraordinary planet.
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