Jena, August 30, 2026 – The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is now taking visitors on an immersive journey through our solar system. The new show ‘Planets – Expedition into the Solar System’ combines scientific findings from current space missions with stunning 360-degree projections under the large dome.
- What: Multimedia show ‘Planets – Expedition into the Solar System’
- Where: Zeiss-Planetarium Jena, Am Planetarium 5, 07743 Jena
- When: 08/30/2026 to 04/28/2027
- Prices: Regular 13.50 €, Reduced 12.00 €, Family ticket (3 persons) 30.00 € (each additional child 5.00 €)
- Contact: Tel. 03641 885488, E-Mail: order@planetarium-jena.de, Web: www.planetarium-jena.de
Scientific foundations through space probes
In this production, the audience takes on the role of future astronauts. The landscapes and natural wonders of Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, and distant moons shown are not pure fiction, but are based on real data and imagery from international space missions. Pioneers such as NASA’s Cassini probe, which studied Saturn’s rings and icy moons, the ESA mission Rosetta with its comet approach, and the New Horizons probe with its observations of Pluto provide the detailed surface structures.
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Background: Astronomy and planetarium tradition in Jena
The Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena is the oldest operating planetarium in the world and is considered the cradle of modern projection astronomy. Linked to the local high-tech optical industry, the venue offers a globally renowned platform for making complex scientific connections of the universe tangible to the public through immersive dome shows.
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Planets – Expedition into the Solar System
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