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Astrotarium,portable planetarium,air supported structure,Babylon,New York,1959

Title: [Astrotarium, a portable planetarium!]
Creator(s): Abraham & Straus.,
Date Created/Published: 1959 Mar. 31.
Summary: Photograph shows a large balloon-like structure standing next to a replica of a rocket; a man stands within the doorway as children wait to enter; the sign over the entrance reads: 'Astrotarium, a portable planetarium!'.
Notes:
Note on verso: Planetarium in a big top. The 'Astrotarium,' the world's only planetarium in a big top, makes its first appearance in the New York area at Abraham & Straus-Babylon during the week of March 30. Admission to the astronomy and space show will be free. It is being sponsored by A&S to promote public interest in science. The planetarium will be set up in a parking lot adjacent to A&S-Babylon at the Great South Bay Shopping Center.
Title devised by Library staff.
Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).
Subjects:
Planetaria--New York (State)--Babylon--1950-1960.
Portable buildings--New York (State)--Babylon--1950-1960.
Air-supported structures--New York (State)--Babylon--1950-1960.
Photographic prints--1950-1960.
Bookmark /2011645163/
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