Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center

The Fleischmann Atmospherium Planetarium was built in 1963^[1] on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. It was the first planetarium in the United States to feature a 360-degree projector capable of providing horizon-to-horizon images and through time-lapse photography showing an entire day's weather in a few minutes.

LocationReno, Nevada, U.S.

Built1963; 63 years ago (1963)

ArchitectRaymond M. Hellmann

NRHPreferenceNo.94001148

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Fleischmann Atmospherium Planetarium
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Nevada Historic Landmark
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Location	Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Built	1963; 63 years ago (1963)
Architect	Raymond M. Hellmann
NRHP reference No.	94001148
Added to NRHP	September 22, 1994

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Currently it offers public star shows.^[2]

The planetarium's uniquely shaped building, a hyperbolic paraboloid, was designed by famed Reno architect Raymond M. Hellmann and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.