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The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is now offering 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.
Starting Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena presents a new family-friendly show titled ‘Dinosaurs – Are They Really Extinct?’ aimed at children aged six and older.
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is hosting a special event dedicated to the vastness of the universe. Titled ‘Cosmic Dimensions – The Fascination of the Unimaginable,’ the venue invites visitors to view astronomical scales from an entirely new perspective.
Jena, August 26, 2026 – With the internationally acclaimed family program ‘Magic Globe – The Secret of the Seasons,’ the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena offers a child-friendly blend of entertainment and education. The production explores scientific phenomena surrounding the cycle of day and night as well as the changing seasons.
The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena presents the internationally acclaimed show ‘Explore – Expedition Space,’ combining astronomical history with modern space travel.
Jena, August 22, 2026 – The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena is taking its audience on a visual expedition to the far north: the production ‘Aurora – Magic of the North’ is an immersive show for families and astronomy enthusiasts that combines scientific insights with footage of the northern lights.
The skies over Thuringia are set to host a spectacular celestial event: On the morning of August 2, 2027, the moon will pass in front of the sun, producing a striking partial solar eclipse in Jena. Around 40 percent of the solar disk will be covered around midday. Event: Partial Solar Eclipse 2027 (Magnitude 0.50) … Read more
Jena, August 21, 2026. With the program ‘Our Universe,’ the Zeiss-Planetarium transforms into a spaceship, taking visitors on a vivid journey through our cosmic surroundings. The show is particularly aimed at families and provides an accessible introduction to the basics of astronomy.
Jena, August 19, 2026 – Starting today, the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena takes visitors on a fascinating journey to the edges of our solar system. The internationally acclaimed show ‘Voyager – The Infinite Mission’ highlights the historic exploration of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune by NASA’s legendary space probes.
A special astronomical journey awaits visitors at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena. The program ‘The Discovery of the Universe’ takes guests into the depths of the cosmos, featuring the astronomer Galileo Galilei as a central character.