Planetarium

usgb/ˌplænɪˈteriəm/
noun

A place with a dome-shaped ceiling where you can see stars and planets as they look in the night sky.

The classroom visited the planetarium to learn about outer space.
Visual representation of "planetarium" - A place with a dome-shaped ceiling where you can see stars and planets as they look in the night sky.

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  • visit a planetarium
  • digital planetarium
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Educational Use

A planetarium is often used for education, especially for learning about astronomy and space.

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Their school trip to the planetarium helped the students understand the solar system better.
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Public Attraction

Planetariums are popular public attractions where people can simulate sky watching.

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The city's planetarium offers public shows on weekend nights.
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Cultural Experience

Visiting a planetarium can be a cultural experience, often featuring shows about myths and legends of the stars.

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The planetarium show included stories about constellations from Greek mythology.
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