Jena, August 16, 2026 – The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena offers an immersive astronomical experience with the show “Planets – Expedition into the Solar System.” Visitors become astronauts of the future and explore distant worlds.
- What: Planets – Expedition into the Solar System (Astronomical Show)
- Where: Zeiss-Planetarium Jena, Am Planetarium 5, 07743 Jena
- When: From August 16, 2026 (various dates)
- Prices: Full price 13.50 Euro, Reduced 12.00 Euro, Family ticket (3 persons) 30.00 Euro (each additional child 5.00 Euro)
- Contact: Phone: +49 (0) 3641 885488, E-Mail: order@planetarium-jena.de, Web: www.planetarium-jena.de
Authentic insights thanks to real space probe data
Thanks to remote-controlled space probes, the planets, moons, and celestial bodies of our solar system have been mapped in detail over the past few years. The planetarium production consistently relies on these genuine scientific findings. True-to-life landscapes that exist in space are displayed.
The focus is on groundbreaking missions by international space agencies. For instance, NASA’s Cassini space probe explored the complex Saturn rings and the surrounding icy moons. The ESA probe Rosetta provided high-resolution images of a comet at close range, while New Horizons (NASA) examined the dwarf planet Pluto in greater detail. Through these pioneering missions, guests receive realistic insights into alien worlds that go far beyond purely artistic representations.
Background: The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is the oldest operating projection planetarium in the world and is considered one of the modern cultural and educational centers of the city on the Saale. It combines historical optical tradition with state-of-the-art fulldome technology to make scientific content immersively accessible to a broad audience.
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Planets – Expedition into the Solar System
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