College and University Planetarium
This is a group for planetarium educators who teach in a fixed dome located in a college or university.
Affinity Groups are member-driven online communities where MAPS members can connect around shared interests and specialties.
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Available Affinity Groups
Telescope/Observatory Users
This is a group for planetarians who also teach using telescopes.
Unaffiliated Planetarium Educator
This is a group of planetarium educators who are retired or not currently working in a planetarium setting.
Planetarium/Astronomy Education Consultant
This is a group for astronomy education professionals who provide consulting services for students, teachers and planetariums.
K-12 School Planetarium
This is a group for educators who teach in a fixed dome located in K-12 school planetarium.
Museum and Nature Center Planetarium
This is a group for planetarium educators who teach in a fixed dome located in a museums or nature center.
Mobile Dome Users
This is a group for planetarium educators who use a portable planetarium and may travel to different locations to present shows.