A World Class Astronomical Observatory Planetarium and Space
A World Class Astronomical Observatory, Planetarium and Space Science Center
Bringing Science to Life. Changing the World. Observatory Park A Premier Monon Trail Destination Westfield Community Entertainment Center Monon Trail
North Observatory Park GRAND PARK Westfield Community Entertainment Center
Bringing Science to Life. Changing the World. Front View • • Total 105, 000 sq. ft. 70 ft Diameter Digital Planetarium – Largest in Indiana 50, 000 sq. ft. Exhibit Areas 25, 000 sq. ft. STEM Education Center • Large STEM Makerspace Areas for Elementary and Middle School Students • NASA Hubble Space Telescope Exhibit • NASA Discovering New Worlds Exhibit • NASA Artimus Mission to the Moon and Mars • Expansive Solar System Exhibit • And More…
Bringing Science to Life. Changing the World. Rear View Astronaut David Wolf Chief Science Officer Link Institute Astronaut David Wolf Observatory • Twin Domes are the Largest Public Observatories in the US • Both Night Time Celestial and Day Time Solar Telescopes Astronaut David Wolf. Telescope Observatory Grand Universe, Westfield • Largest Radio in at the US Dedicated to STEM Indiana Education Rear View • Mission Control Rooms for High School STEM Science Programs Roof panels removed for clarity
Projected Outcomes Bringing Science to Life. Changing the World. • Help Westfield take a leadership role in STEM education in Indiana • Promote economic development in high-tech industries • Help create Westfield’s high-tech workforce • Help enhance Westfield tourism and economic growth
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