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Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium

About Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium

The Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium is a science museum and planetarium in Tucson, Arizona. It is part of the University of Arizona. It is named after American author Grace Flandrau. The Eos Planetarium Theater has a 15.2 meter dome and seats 146 people. The science center includes a range of science exhibits related to Earth and space sciences.

The minor planet 18368 Flandrau is named after this center.

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Science museum
Founded
1972

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