FAQ
EDUCATIONAL CONTENT
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We have different programming for different ages, spanning from Pre-K to 12th grade. And you don’t have to choose a single curriculum for the entire day—for example, most schools have us do different presentations for each grade.
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It’s up to you. We offer dozens of curriculum options, from 360° full dome movies to interactive lessons led by our team.
For example, for pre-K and kindergarten age children, you might choose the full-dome Sesame Street film “One World, One Sky.”
For high schoolers, you may want an instructor-led lesson about planetary orbits and why we observe retrograde motion.
Before the date of your booking, you’ll be able to let us know if there’s a specific curriculum you want us to cover—or you can let us choose something age appropriate.
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Yes. Our programs support NGSS and state science standards related to Earth and space science.
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Absolutely. We can tailor shows by grade level, specific curriculum goals, or even seasonal themes like eclipses or meteor showers.
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No, we serve all kinds of groups! For example, we love visiting summer camps (so long as there’s a suitable indoor space).
Many of our clients want to have us because it’s so much fun to experience the dome, our selection of outstanding 360° films includes plenty that are more fun than educational.
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No, we have presentations for all ages! We can do programming for adults: both educational presentations utilizing the full capacity of our planetarium software; corporate events with more of a just-for-fun vibe; and whatever else you might have in mind.
We tend to be something completely new and different for your group, and that makes us exciting for every age.
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Yes, our interactive lessons are tightly scripted to stay on topic—there’s a lot to cover in 20-25 minutes! That said, we’re usually able to answer student questions and adapt on the fly as needed for each group.
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Our presenters are experienced working with children and are trained in both our Starry Night software and our age-specific lesson plans. All Galaxy on the Go presenters pass a background check.
DOME CAPACITY
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For younger grades, about two classrooms. For high schoolers, about one classroom at a time.
We typically figure 50 second graders fit comfortably in the dome, 40 sixth graders and 30 teenagers. The key word is “comfortably”—when necessary we can push these numbers a little.
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Typically each presentation takes 25-30 minutes, including greeting and instructions before students enter the dome. You should plan for groups to come in every half hour. For full-day bookings, we need at least one half hour break in the middle of the day.
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It depends on the age of your group and how long your school day is. For a K-5 school, we can get through about 500 students in a 7-hour school day. If your school is larger than that, you will likely need to have us two days.
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Yes! We are proud to be inclusive for children with disabilities. Students can remain in wheelchairs, and our staff are happy to adjust entry/exit procedures to accommodate different needs. If you’re able, please let us know in advance so we can make your experience as smooth as possible.
Setup and logistics
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On the floor. (The dome goes over and around everyone, but not under—students will be on the actual floor of wherever we set up.)
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It takes about 30 minutes to set up, and about 30 minutes to pack up when we’re done.
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Our dome is 6 meters in diameter, about 20 feet. We need a space at least 25×25—like a gym, multipurpose room or large library meeting room. We also need at least 13 feet vertical clearance. (Any room with a regulation 10 foot basketball hoop with a full size backboard is going to be big enough.)
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Just a standard 3-prong electrical outlet within 50 feet of where we’re setting up.
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Yes. For safety, comfort, and optimal projection quality, the dome must be set up indoors.
Booking our visit
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We are first-come first-serve, so some dates may book more than a year in advance and some may be available with just a few days notice.
If you have one specific date you need, please let us know when you contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you.
If you are flexible, that always helps get you on the schedule.
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Everything we’d need to send you a contract is on our contact form. You don’t need all that information to send us your initial inquiry, so don’t worry if you don’t have it all yet.
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We do our best to accommodate reschedules—we understand that surprises can come up and we want to make things as easy for you as possible.
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Yes. We carry a $2 million commercial general liability policy, and there is no cost for your organization to be added to our policy as an additional insured.
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Yes! We have so many lessons and full dome videos, you’d have to have us a lot to run out of topics for each age group.
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Usually we can! Please reach out via email hello@galaxyonthego.com and we can discuss.
Miscellaneous
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We’re happy to help! Please reach out to us at hello@galaxyonthego.com and we’ll be in touch shortly.
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