Jena, September 01, 2026 – The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is expanding its repertoire with an internationally acclaimed production. Starting in September, the new family program “Magic Globe – The Mystery of the Seasons” will be on the schedule, offering an engaging way for children and adults to learn about astronomical concepts.
- What: Family program “Magic Globe – The Mystery of the Seasons”
- Where: Zeiss-Planetarium Jena, Am Planetarium 5, 07743 Jena
- Duration: 12 minutes of starry sky, 39 minutes of program content
- Admission: 13.50 euros (reduced 12.00 euros)
- Contact: Tel. 03641 885488, E-Mail: order@planetarium-jena.de
Exciting story with educational value
The plot centers on a girl named Mia, who discovers a mysterious globe while staying with her grandfather during the holidays. Together with her eccentric Uncle Edmund, she uses the machine to change the world’s seasons. In the process, the young audience quickly learns about the global consequences of this interference.
The fictional narrative incorporates key scientific questions: Why does the sun rise in the east, and is that true every day of the year? How do day and night occur, why are days longer in summer than in winter, and how do animals adapt to the cold season? Before the actual film screening, there is also a 12-minute, child-friendly introduction to the current starry sky over Jena.
Dates and ticket information for autumn 2026
The program is specifically aimed at families. Tickets for the screenings are available in advance and at the box office. A selection of upcoming show dates in September and October 2026:
- Tuesday, 01.09.2026, 1:00 PM
- Saturday, 05.09.2026, 11:30 AM
- Sunday, 27.09.2026, 11:30 AM
- Friday, 09.10.2026, 11:30 AM
- Sunday, 11.10.2026, 4:00 PM
- Friday, 16.10.2026, 11:30 AM
- Monday, 19.10.2026, 11:30 AM
- Friday, 23.10.2026, 4:00 PM
- Saturday, 24.10.2026, 4:00 PM
Further dates for the winter months until the end of December 2026 are available via the planetarium’s online calendar.
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Background: The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is considered the oldest operating planetarium in the world and is one of the most significant cultural and scientific educational institutions in the “City of Light.” For decades, it has been conveying astronomical knowledge to a broad audience through state-of-the-art projection technology and specially produced fulldome shows.
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Magic Globe – The Mystery of the Seasons
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