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On September 19, 2026, Peter Heppner brings his extraordinary live program ‘Zu den Sternen und zurück’ to the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena. Experience a unique fusion of melancholic synth-pop and spectacular 360-degree cosmic visuals under the iconic dome.
The iconic voice of German synthpop comes to Thuringia this autumn: Peter Heppner presents his immersive live concert experience ‘Zu den Sternen und zurück’ at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena.
The Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena is on the verge of its reopening. Following extensive renovation and modernization, the tradition-steeped venue will be completed exactly in time for its 100th birthday.
An attempted burglary at the Jenaer Planetarium failed this week. Despite the building being under renovation, solid security technology prevented the unknown perpetrator from entering.