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Jena, July 15, 2026 – Just in time for its 100th anniversary, the world’s oldest large-scale planetarium enters a new era: following extensive renovations, the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is reopening its doors. Visitors can look forward to a globally unique combination of state-of-the-art projection technology and groundbreaking acoustics.
The Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena has awarded the ‘Open Science Badge 2026’ to Prof. Dr. Christoph Koch in recognition of his outstanding achievements in open science and citizen participation.
Jena, July 15, 2026 – Dr. Harald Hempel invites the public to a historical lecture on the oldest maps of Jena and the surrounding area at the Lutherhaus today. The event is organized by the ‘Mittwochkreis’.
Jena, July 15, 2026. The Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena celebrates its 100th anniversary on July 18 and reopens its doors following extensive modernization just in time for the jubilee. The milestone birthday is accompanied by a diverse summer cultural and leisure program throughout the ‘Lichtstadt’.
The Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena reopens its doors to visitors on Wednesday, July 15, following extensive modernization work.
Jena, July 14, 2026. After a six-month modernization phase, the world’s oldest large-scale planetarium in Jena is reopening its doors to visitors. Just in time for its 100th anniversary, the historic facility has been extensively renovated and equipped with cutting-edge image and sound technology.
Jena, July 14, 2026 – While people with disabilities in many parts of Germany face months of waiting for their status to be recognized, Jena is setting standards for processing times. Through consistent digitalization, the municipal administration is achieving what other authorities are failing to do.
Jena, July 14, 2026 – The Department of Pediatric Radiology at the Jena University Hospital (UKJ) has been successfully re-certified as a pediatric ultrasound training center, securing long-term high-quality training for medical professionals.
Jena, July 14, 2026 – The Stadtmuseum Jena is hosting an exciting discovery tour during the summer holidays: children can explore the historic museum cellar during a flashlight tour next Thursday.
The Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena is set to reopen following extensive modernization of its projection and sound systems, just in time for its 100th anniversary.