telescope, specifically a classical cassegrain reflector Maker - Chabot Space & Science Center, 2003 Aperture – 36 inches Focal Length – Mount – equatorial fork Usage Intent – popular and educational use, research including tracking of Near Earth Objects. Planetariums The Planetarium seats 250 people under a diameter dome and features live weekly shows presented by a staff astronomer, also daily pre-recorded "fulldome" shows. Zeiss Universarium: The custom-built Zeiss Universarium Mark VIII fiber-optic star projector was recently refurbished. World-class optics create a precise, deep-field sky with up to 9,000 celestial objects. Live Show: Cosmos 360 uses the planetarium's digital system to view the night sky. The guided tour includes in-depth views of planets, constellations and other current astronomical events. The show is updated to reflect seasonal night skies. A complete schedule and listing of daily shows as well as current show times can be found at the center's planetarium page. Galaxy Explorers program The Chabot Space and Science Center offers volunteer and educational opportunities to local teens, who work as explainers on the museum floor or on outreach trips. The program was initiated by a grant from YouthALIVE! (Youth Achievement through Learning Involvement, Volunteer and Employment!) through the Association of Science-Technology Centers. See also List of observatories List of largest optical refracting telescopes References External links Chabot Space & Science Center Official website Buildings and structures in Oakland, California Education in Oakland, California Astronomy education Telescopes Astronomical observatories in California Public observatories Planetaria in the United States Science museums in California Museums in Oakland, California Smithsonian Institution affiliates Tourist attractions in Oakland, California Science and technology in the San Francisco Bay Area