Welcome to the Miami Planetarium School Groups:$10.00 per person One free teacher admission per 10 students. Group rates apply to groups 15 or more. Click HERE to make a reservation online today! The Miami Planetarium (天文馆) opened its doors to the public on November 4,1966 and has entertained and educated children of all ages about astronomy and the wonders of the night sky ever since.The Planetarium houses a 65foot diameter domed (圆顶状的) projection screen with 231 seats. At the heart of the Planetarium is a SPITZ "Space Transit Planetarium" star projector (放映机), which is capable of accurately reproducing the stars and planets as seen from anywhere on Earth at any time during the year.Shows daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.Unlike any other in South Florida, the Planetarium is a unique setting for bringing the stars and planets indoors in animated live star shows and musicfilled laser light shows. The Weintraub Observatory (天文台) houses two powerful telescopes.Observatory hours are from 8?00 pm to 10?00 pm.Look through the telescope to view the planets, the four moons of Jupiter, the rings of Saturn and deep sky objects such as galaxies, nebulae and double stars. Deposit:A $75 deposit must be received 10 days prior to the visit date to guarantee your visit. Cancellation Policy:The museum requires 48 hours advance notice prior to any cancellation or other changes to a reservation.Without prior notification the original total will be expected upon arrival. Payment Policy:The balance of the admission fee is due upon arrival at the museum on your visit day. Upon Arrival:The leading teacher should check in at the box office with payment for the correct head count of students, and teachers.Visitors should remain on the bus until a museum interpreter show you around the museum. Museum Etiquette:We ask that all groups remain together and orderly.Teachers are asked to help maintain order with their groups.We reserve the right to refuse service to any group or individual not obeying the museum policies. Bus Procedures:The museum will provide parking for buses in our parking lot.Upon arrival, bus drivers will be directed by the museum staff to the appropriate places to park.It is recommended that buses remain on the spots throughout the group's entire museum visit. For more information & reservations call:(305) 6464222. 1. In the Miami Planetarium, visitors can________. A. look through the telescope to view the Mars'at 11 pm B. enjoy the roller coaster on the weekend C. watch animated live star shows on December 1 D. watch animated live star shows on December 25 2. If twenty students are to visit the Miami Planetarium together with five teachers, how much will they have to pay for the admission fees in total? A. $230. B. $250. C. $150. D. $200. 3. We can infer from the passage that________. A. the Miami Planetarium has a history of over 50 years B. the Miami Planetarium is very popular among moviegoers C. the Miami Planetarium is located in North Florida D. the Weintraub Observatory is not open to visitors during the day 4. To make sure that you can visit the Miami Planetarium on time, you must________. A. pay the total admission fees in advance B. pay some of the admission fees beforehand C. rent the bus owned by the planetarium D. book the visit five days before the visit date 5. If visitors don't obey the rules, they are likely to________. A. be refused service B. be punished C. be fined $75 D. be driven out of the planetarium |