Planetarium

/ˌplæn.ɪˈtɛr.i.əm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A building or room where images of celestial bodies are projected for educational or entertainment purposes.

The children were mesmerized by the stars and planets at the local planetarium.

An instrument used for demonstrating the positions and motions of celestial bodies.

The teacher used a planetarium to explain the movements of the planets around the sun.

From Latin 'planeta', meaning 'wanderer' (referring to planets) and Greek 'arium', meaning 'place'.

visit the planetarium

to go to a planetarium for educational or recreational purposes

planetarium show

a presentation or film projected in a planetarium

star gazing at the planetarium

observing stars and celestial events at a planetarium facility

astronomy

The scientific study of celestial bodies, space, and the universe.

telescope

An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer.

orbits

The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.

Star dome

The kids were amazed when they saw the show in the star dome.

Sky theater

Let's head over to the sky theater for the latest space show.