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.
- Event: Voyager – The Infinite Mission
- Location: Zeiss-Planetarium Jena, Am Planetarium 5, 07743 Jena
- Period: August 19 to December 28, 2026
- Prices: Regular 13.50 €, Reduced 12.00 €, Family ticket (3 persons) 30.00 € (each additional child 5.00 €)
- Contact: Phone: 03641 885488, E-Mail: order@planetarium-jena.de, Website: www.planetarium-jena.de
Visual Immersivity and Documentary Character
Launched in 1977, the Voyager probes have since become the first man-made objects to leave the solar system. The planetarium show relies on an impressive, visually immersive presentation that transports viewers directly into the vastness of space. Thanks to state-of-the-art projection technology, visitors experience perspectives never seen before – such as flights through the Great Red Spot on Jupiter or past the icy canyons and active volcanism of the outer planets.
The program is divided into a 25-minute starry sky segment and a 27-minute feature part. It also addresses how the probes drift through interstellar space as a kind of “message in a bottle,” carrying a golden record on board to inform potential extraterrestrial civilizations about humanity.
Showtimes and Tickets
Interested parties can visit the show on selected dates until the end of the year. Tickets are available directly via the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena website or on-site. The planetarium is wheelchair accessible.
Background: The Voyager Mission
The Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 missions are among the most successful projects in the history of space travel. Originally designed to explore the large gas giants, the probes continue to provide valuable data from interstellar space after more than four decades in orbit. The “Golden Record” carried on board contains greetings in 55 languages, animal sounds, music, and images of Earth – a timeless message from humanity to the universe.
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Voyager – The Infinite Mission
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