Starlab Refresher Course
Please review before operating - this system costs around $13,000 to replace.
If there is a damaged part, ripped fabric, or you think something is missing, please first check the self-service repair parts in the kit (outlined on slide #3) and we can provide more upon request:
Science Curriculum Department (lroy@lps.org, or 402-436-1802).
Reserving Starlab
Starlab is now housed at LPS Distribution
The first step is to request your dates at the LPS form located at the LPS StarLab Information Page.
The Science Curriculum Department will process your request and if the dates you wanted are open, they will ask you to contact LPS Distribution to request the delivery or reply to you requesting another date.
PDFs of Teacher Guides and Activities
The link to this folder will take you to the teacher guides, which are printed and housed in binders with the StarLab equipment. Use the information below to plan for your experience before receiving the equipment.
Video Instructions
Setting up the Projector and Dome - This video goes through unboxing to setup and finally at packing up.
Classroom Management - similar dome - not exactly like ours, but some good ideas to enter and arrange students
Inflated Dimensions
When inflated, the dome is approximately
11 feet tall by 28 feet wide.
If there is a damaged part, ripped fabric, or you think something is missing, please first check the self-service repair parts in the kit (outlined on slide #3) and we can provide more upon request:
Science Curriculum Department (lroy@lps.org, or 402-436-1814).
Materials: Check the box for extra items if you are missing anything
-bulbs (large - for side lamps)
-bulbs (small - for projector)
-fuses
-magnetic covers for “Moon” holes
-(optional) planets to fit over holes
Closeup of the extra projector bulb ($50/piece) - which you cannot touch with your hands; use a cloth
Before
using projector -
You must
take off the cap!!!
Please replace it
before you send
it back.
cap
Core Starlab Curriculum
These cylinders should come with the Starlab
Please handle the cylinders with care - they cost between $600-$1000 to replace
pictured
Additional Starlab Curriculum Cylinders
These cylinders are housed at LPSDO- please contact Science Curriculum 402-436-1825 for more information
Please handle the cylinders with care - they cost between $600-$1000 to replace
Red Flashlights
Use the red flashlights to help you see safely in the dome! You have been provided with two red flashlights to help students navigate safely into the dome and to help you see your teacher guide and other components of the hardware without ruining your night sight!
Projector Lamp: Once students are seated: Turn all the way ON
Side Lamps: Once students are seated: Turn all the way OFF
MOTION SWITCH: TURN ON TO SIMULATE SKY MOTION
Due to the fact that the projector can speed up time, we will be observing several hours of apparent star motions (one starfield rotation in four minutes is equal to 24 hours of real time or 10 seconds equals 1 hour
The projector must be elevated off the ground - you can use the case as a platform.
DOME SAFETY - Students Entering
HINTS FOR FIRST TIMERS: Helpful video on Classroom Management using a similar dome - not exactly like ours, but some good ideas for how to enter and arrange students
DOME SAFETY - Exiting
HINTS FOR FIRST TIMERS: Helpful video on Classroom Management using a similar dome - not exactly like ours, but some good ideas for how to enter and arrange students
Packing Up
Make sure you fold flat just a little narrower than the duffel. Once rolled into a tube, use the duffel upside down to “engulf” the Starlab dome.
set up properly just before rolling
Helpful Video: Packing Up the Dome