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WOWED! Prepare to be By Karen Sulprizio The gulf coast area of Sarasota/Bradenton may be renowned for beaches and balmy weather, but many would not be surprised to know that it includes an array of fun and educational areas that can defy the imagination. The Bishop Planetarium at the South Florida Museum is, by far, one of the must-go-to highlights. There is so much to see and do at the museum, that we have created two articles for you and will include the South Florida Museum and Parker Manatee Aquarium in the second article. The planetarium offers residents and visitors alike the chance to participate in some of the highest quality, 3-D simulation, multi-media adventures, with the latest high tech audio and visual presentations. One visit to the Bishop Planetarium is guaranteed to give you that ‘wow’ experience and you will be returning for more. As part of the incredible South Florida Museum, the Bishop Planetarium is the area’s premier astronomy and educational facility. Located on 10th Street in Bradenton, FL, the theatre is a full dome, using the Digistar system and incorporates unidirectional stadium style seating with a 25,000 watt Dolby 5.1 digital surround sound system. What this means is that you walk through the doors and are immediately transported to a 3-D simulation HD viewing and sound extravaganza. Using the specially designed software, the Bishop Planetarium can bring astronomy and educational programs that incorporate projectors to literally- take you on a journey through the stars. You can start with an overhead, birds-eye view of the rooftops of our area and before you know it, you are traveling out to the 7 6 FOCUS of SWFL 2014 state, and then the country, then to earth itself and the galaxy. The vision of the stars are crisp and sparkling as you trek through planets, see the places where the stars are born and witness a star going nova. From the moment that you sit down, you feel as if you are traveling through space and time, in your own personal ship; seeing the beauty of our

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