Boise State Physics' Mobile Planetarium bringing space science to students across Idaho

BOISE, ID (CBS2) — It's an out of this world experience - that started on the Boise State Campus.

Bringing the stars and galaxies to all students, of all abilities.

"The mobile planetarium you see behind us is completely mobile," explains Brian Jackson, Associate Professor of Physics for Boise State University, "It lets us bring space into the classroom."

Bringing NASA space science - to a classroom near you.

"The mobile planetarium is a really amazing tool to get students excited about space science , to teach them about the stars and astronomy and to bring the really cool science NASA is doing into the classroom," Jackson explains.

From exploring galaxies to learning about planet composition - everyone has something to learn.

"The kids just light up, they want to know about the James Webb telescope, they want to know about Hubble, well we can show all of those images live on this mobile planetarium," Jackson exclaims.

An experience that is available to all students of all abilities, the planetarium is ADA compliant, allowing students to fill their vision with a complete view of the cosmos.

And that's not all.

The program recently received a one and a half million dollar grant from NASA's Science Activation Program to support outreach across the Gem State.

Strengthening Boise State’s partnership with the Central Dark Sky Reserve.

Giving Idaho student even more out of this world experiences.

For more information on theBoise State Physics’ Mobile Planetarium, or how to bring the planetarium to your school, click HERE.

We are so thankful for all our leaders and educators across the Treasure Valley and want to recognize them!

If you know of a classroom leader doing something great -- email us at leadersinlearning@kboi2.com.

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