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North Central Texas College - John Parker Planetarium

Name: North Central Texas College - John Parker Planetarium
Address: 1525 West California Street, Gainesville, TX, 76240, US

1525 West California Street

Gainesville, TX 76240

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Since 1959, NCTC's Gainesville Campus has maintained a steady program of physical growth to meet the needs of its expanding program offerings. Its physical plant is currently valued at $36.1 million. Modern facilities now in operation include a total of 21 separate buildings. In addition to classrooms, campus buildings host learning laboratories, shop facilities for technical programs, Field House, Student Activities Center, Bookstore, cafeteria, and even a Planetarium. Athletic outdoor facilities include tennis courts, intramural playing fields, and a baseball/softball field complex.

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