A dominant feature of most planetariums is the large dome-shaped projection screen onto which scenes of stars, planets, and other celestial objects can be made to appear and move realistically to simulate their motion..
planetarium, theatre devoted to popular education and entertainment in astronomy and related fields, especially space science, and traditionally constructed with a hemispheric domed ceiling that is used as a screen onto which images of stars, planets, and other celestial objects are projected..
A medium size (dome diameter 30-50 feet) public planetarium.
A large public planetarium (dome diameter greater than 50 feet)..
Planetarium domes range in size from 3 to 35 m in diameter, accommodating from 1 to 500 people.
They can be permanent or portable, depending on the application.
Portable inflatable domes can be inflated in minutes.
Such domes are often used for touring planetariums visiting, for example, schools and community centres..
Planetarium shows last up to 30 minutes.
When should I arrive? The planetarium is part of the Royal Observatory, at the top of a hill with spectacular views across London..
planetarium, theatre devoted to popular education and entertainment in astronomy and related fields, especially space science, and traditionally constructed with a hemispheric domed ceiling that is used as a screen onto which images of stars, planets, and other celestial objects are projected..
Planetariums have a large room with a dome-shaped ceiling and many seats.
A special projector in this room can shine images on the domed ceiling and show you the stars and other objects in the night sky.
Many planetariums also have telescopes which you can look through and exhibits about space..
Apart from being the most visited, the Hayden Planetarium in New York can be considered as the most spectacular in the world.
It has 429 seats and the height of its dome reaches 11.5 meters..
Planetariums have a large room with a dome-shaped ceiling and many seats.
A special projector in this room can shine images on the domed ceiling and show you the stars and other objects in the night sky.
Many planetariums also have telescopes which you can look through and exhibits about space..
A planetarium is a place where you can go to see what the night sky looks like.
Planetariums have a large room with a dome-shaped ceiling and many seats.
A special projector in this room can shine images on the domed ceiling and show you the stars and other objects in the night sky..
A planetarium ( PL : planetariums or planetaria) is a theatre built primarily for presenting educational and entertaining shows about astronomy and the night sky, or for training in celestial navigation..
A planetarium ( PL : planetariums or planetaria) is a theatre built primarily for presenting educational and entertaining shows about astronomy and the night sky, or for training in celestial navigation..
The Albert Einstein Planetarium at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. was newly renovated in 2014 and is the only full-dome digital theater in the DC area..
This museum exhibits scale models of Indian Launch vehicles GSLV Mark III, GSLV Mark II and PSLV, Chandrayaan-1, Mars Orbiter spacecraft, APPLE, Aryabhata, Bhaskara, Rohini RS-1 and a model of the International Space Station (ISS)..
Apart from being the most visited, the Hayden Planetarium in New York can be considered as the most spectacular in the world.
It has 429 seats and the height of its dome reaches 11.5 meters..
Planetariums have a large room with a dome-shaped ceiling and many seats.
A special projector in this room can shine images on the domed ceiling and show you the stars and other objects in the night sky.
Many planetariums also have telescopes which you can look through and exhibits about space..
The Albert Einstein Planetarium at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. was newly renovated in 2014 and is the only full-dome digital theater in the DC area..
The largest planetarium in the world
Its name is Nagoya City Science Museum and is located in the Japanese city of Nagoya.
The planetarium has 350 seats.
The diameter of his dome is 35 meters.
The Nagoya City Science Museum was opened in November 1962..
Construction begins on Eise Eisinga's planetarium (actually an orrery) in Franeker, province of Friesland, The Netherlands.
Today it is the oldest working planetarium in the world.
It was built between 1774 and 1781..
A dominant feature of most planetariums is the large dome-shaped projection screen onto which scenes of stars, planets, and other celestial objects can be made to appear and move realistically to simulate their motion..
A planetarium ( PL : planetariums or planetaria) is a theatre built primarily for presenting educational and entertaining shows about astronomy and the night sky, or for training in celestial navigation..
The planetarium impresses us with the infinity, dignity, regularity, and wonder of the cosmos and inspires minds to explore so many remaining fields of study.
The planetarium can also provide an escape from the stress of everyday life..
For your safety
free reservations are required for all shows and are available on a first-come
First-served basis. View the FAQs below for more information. Please note:
Planetarium shows may not be appropriate for children under 7
And we regret that we cannot permit any child under 4.
With dozens of telescopes on the lawn
There's always something to see! Griffith Observatory is southern California’s gateway to the cosmos! Visitors may look through telescopes
Explore exhibits
See live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium
And enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign.
From faraway galaxies to the workings of our own planet
Experience the cosmos like never before. Morrison Planetarium shows are fueled by cutting-edge scientific data
Resulting in stunning visualizations of the latest observations
Discoveries
And theories about our Universe.
Welcome to one of the largest planetariums in the United States. Since opening the doors in 1997, more than two million Guests have visited Arizona Science Center's Dorrance Planetarium. Featuring a NanoSeam design, the dome was the world's first of its kind at a science center or museum.
Located on the south slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, the Observatory is literally in the center of metropolitan Los Angeles. While public transportation is the easiest way to visit, you may also walk, bike, drive, or take a shared-ride service up to the Observatory. There’s paid parking near the Observatory and free parking downhill.
From faraway galaxies to the workings of our own planet, experience the cosmos like never before. Morrison Planetarium shows are fueled by cutting-edge scientific data, resulting in stunning visualizations of the latest observations, discoveries, and theories about our Universe.
Hypothetical planet
Nibiru is a term in the Akkadian language
Translating to crossing or point of transition
River crossings or ferry-boats.While the nature of the crossing in astronomy has long been a source of confusion in scholarly and popular opinion
In a 2015 report for the Cuneiform Digital Library Bulletin
Immanuel Freedman analyzed the extant cuneiform evidence and concluded that the hypothesis that the name Nēbiru may be assigned to any visible astronomical object that marks an equinox is supported by cuneiform evidence.
