Planetarium

A planetarium is a theatre designed for presenting educational and entertaining shows about astronomy and the night sky. It typically features a dome-shaped ceiling as a screen for projecting images of stars, planets, and other celestial objects. Planetariums offer immersive experiences, allowing visitors to explore space and learn about the universe. 

Figure 1: A view from inside the planetarium at the ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre, which opened its doors to the public on Saturday 28 April 2018. The building is open five days a week and features planetarium screenings, tours and a permanent exhibition in both German and English. The 25-degree tilted planetarium dome does not just give the audience the sensation of watching the Universe, but of being immersed in it. This particular image shows the large scale structure of the Universe



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