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Summary of
Current Progress

May - October 2009
The architectural plans have been submitted to the California Department of the State Architect (DSA) for approval.  Presentation of the planetarium design was made to the College Governing Board in early July.  Bidding for the project will occur late in the Fall.

August 2008 - April 2009
 Ongoing meetings between the Design Team, College Administration, and the tBP architects are enabling us to design the new planetarium for Palomar College.  Details can be found by clicking "The New Planetarium" link above.

July 2008
The Sciences Quad - home to the old planetarium - was demolished over the course of the month of July (pictures are available under the "Demolition" tab above). 

June 2008
 The old planetarium was prepared for demolition.  Planning for the new planetarium officially entered the design phase.

May 2008
 The old planetarium hosted its last group on May 15th.  Packing began on May 22nd  and lasted a week.

 April 2008
 An architectural firm was hired.  tBP Architecture will be working with a committee of Palomar College faculty and staff to design the new planetarium.

 August 2007
 A nationwide search begins for an architect for the new planetarium.

 November 2006
The Proposition M School Bond measure passes with a 57% majority.  Palomar College begins planning for campus construction including a new planetarium to replace the old one.  The new planetarium will be built on the north-east side of campus next to the new Natural Science building.
     


(A rendering of the new planetarium for Palomar College)
After 43 years of service, the original planetarium at Palomar College was demolished to make way for new campus construction.  A new planetarium is now being designed and will begin construction in 2010.  This website is dedicated to this exciting new project that will change the nature of astronomy in North County San Diego.  There is much to be done over the next 3 years as we design and build a state-of-the-art venue that will serve the College and the County for many years to come.
 
Palomar College Website
Palomar College Astronomy
ESAS Department
Proposition M
tBP Architecture
Bowen Technovation
Southern California Planetaria
     
The Planetarium Master Plan is a summary of the history of the planetarium and a launching point for the future planetarium at Palomar College.
     
 
Hello! my name is Mark Lane and I am the current Director of the Planetarium.  Feel free to send me an email if you have any questions or comments.  Just click on the link at the top of the page.
     
     






























Browse the links shown above and see the history and the future of the Planetarium at Palomar College!
The architecture firm for this project is tBP Architecture.  Click the image for more information and a portfolio of some of their work.

Bowen Technovation is providing planetarium consultation for this project.  Jeff Bowen and his group has been advising us on choosing display equipment, lighting, construction and more.


A short YouTube clip of the demolition of the old planetarium.
(August 2008)
This website is maintained by Mark Lane
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