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IPS Directories
Where does one find a traditional show kit for a children's school show, information on a replacement star projector, or what new digital projection systems are available? The IPS Directories list companies and products useful for planetariums. This listing of vendors does not imply endorsement of any specific company, product, or service on the part of the International Planetarium Society. It is provided for informational purposes only. There are two directories available: a public one and one for members only.

Accessibility in Planetariums 
Resources to help planetariums become more accessible spaces by bringing together a repository of resources, shared knowledge, policies, training, content, and inspiring practices and research for those working within the Planetarium industry.

Digital Domes (Fulldome Production Resources)
There are more domes with fulldome projection now than without. If you're new to spherical projection or a veteran just looking for material, this is the page for you.

Educational and Research Resources
Some planetarians make their proven educational resources available to other facilities. Perhaps the next great class exercise that you've been looking for use in the classroom, or planetarium, is located here. Also included are links to planetarium research.

LIPS
Resources for presenting live, interactive planetarium shows

Facility Development
Want to build a new planetarium in your community? Or upgrade and remodel your existing dome? Start here.

Professional Development
Find resources for professional development for planetarians. For example, IPS affiliates host monthly Planetarians' Web Seminars.

Immersive Audio Resources
See the Immersive Sound Specifications page.

Portable/Mobile Domes

Free Media

• Free Music and Links to Sources of Music for Sale
• A variety of sources of music for planetariums, some free and some not. Some music resources are available only to members.
• Movies, Animations, and Video
• The use of video has become a necessity of the modern planetarium theater. This link will take you to the flat screen resources.
• Fulldome Movies, Clips, and Programs
• From a variety of sources, there are many fulldome programs available at no charge (or minimal charge for mailing and other cost recovery charges).

Planetarium-Related Articles

• 2019-July. Planetarium Projection Systems: Delivering Awe and Wonder. By Todd Vorenkamp, B&H Explora. [https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/features/planetarium-projection-systems-delivering-awe-and-wonder]

Find Planetarium Shows

• IPS page: Free Fulldome Programs and Clips
  
  
• GLPA Script Bank, Slide/Image Bank, Show Kits, Tips Booklets—The Great Lakes Planetarium Association (GLPA) has over 300 scripts among its resources.
  
  
• The fddb (Fulldome Database) lists a large number of fulldome programs, most with trailers and some with full-length previews, along with contact information. Free programs are included.

History of Planetariums

Letter of Support (template/ideas for composing letters of support for endangered planetariums)

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