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Support Virtual Experiences at the Brown Planetarium

$3,060
122%
Raised toward our $2,500 Goal
59 Donors
Project has ended
Project ended on February 28, at 11:59 PM EST
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We made it!!!

February 28, 2021

We reached our goal! Thank you so much for your support everyone. It's time for us to get to work creating amazing new programs for you all! Make sure to stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!

Only 5 Days and 5% Left to Go!

February 23, 2021

We are only 5% away from reaching our goal! Thank you to everyone who has given so far. Please feel free to share the page with your family and friends: https://crowdfunding.bsu.edu/planetarium. Let them know that there's only 5 days left to give!!!

New Cameras & Lighting Are In!

February 09, 2021

With your help, we were able to purchase new webcams and lighting for the planetarium's students and staff! We received them today and are eager to use them for this Friday's Constellation Crew live program and for our Virtual Visits we are doing for school groups across the US. Here's a shot of our Earth buddy using the new tech:

We are currently very close to reaching our crowdfunding goal, and are ready to purchase more items to enhance our programs. Right now, we are looking into additional music options for live streaming and software to help us reach more platforms with our programs. Keep in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for more updates!

Thank you & Crowdfunding Update from the Brown Planetarium

February 04, 2021

We are almost half-way to our crowdfunding goal! With your help, we were able to purchase new webcams and lighting for our crew! Hear from crew member, Melanie Isenbarger ('21), in this short video and learn more. 

Stay connected with the Brown Planetarium on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!

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$5

Meteorite Level

Every bit counts! Meteorites are space rocks that make it to Earth's surface. They may be small, but they can have a big impact! Help impact our students by giving $5.

$10

Asteroid Level

Asteroids are thousands of miles away from each other but there are millions of them so they're never alone. Although there is distance between us at this time, you can help make us feel closer by giving $10.

$25

Moon Level

Our Moon causes the tides, stabilizes the Earth's wobble, and has guided our communities for thousands of years. Help keep our programs stable by giving $25!

$50

Planet Level

We have just 8 planets in our Solar System, but we have found THOUSANDS of them throughout our galaxy. It would mean the world to us if you gave $50!

$100

Solar System Level

Our Solar System has planets, moons, asteroids, and more! And of course there's the Sun at the center of it all. Be the center of our attention by giving $100!

$150

Galaxy Level

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, has over 200 billion stars in it! Be a star by giving $150.

$200

Universe Level

Our Universe is made up of billions of galaxies and other forms of matter. You matter to us! Support our programs by giving $200 at the Universe Level!

$250

Parallel Universe Level

Thought we couldn't go any larger than the Universe? Some scientists think there may be multiple Universes! Give $250 to explore these cool space ideas with Ball State students and staff!

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