Zeiss-Grossplanetarium Berlin |
The Zeiss-Grossplanetarium in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg district was built in the mid-eighties. It is run by the Berlin Planetarium Foundation. The complex housing the Planetarium is dominated by a 30 m outer dome. In 2016 the planetarium reopened following extensive renovation work and upgrades in the form of new ZEISS technology. |
1987 |
23 m |
COSMORAMA |
2016 |
23 m |
UNIVERSARIUM VELVET |
Wilhelm Foerster Sternwarte |
Established in 1963, the planetarium can be considered the successor of the planetarium inaugurated near the Berlin Zoo in 1926, which fell victim to World War II. In 2010, the planetarium reopened with a ZEISS VELVET fulldome projection system. The VELVET system complements the optical-mechanical Model V B star projector. |
1926-1945 |
24,8 m |
ZEISS Mark II |
1965 |
20 m |
ZEISS Mark V B |
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2010 |
20 m |
ZEISS VELVET |
Zeiss Planetarium Bochum |
The Bochum planetarium, situated amidst the densely populated Ruhr district, is one of the region's cultural attractions. After comprehensive modernization including the integration of a ZEISS VELVET LED fulldome system, the Bochum Planetarium reopened in December 2010 |
1964 |
24,8 m |
ZEISS Mark IV |
2000 |
20 m |
UNIVERSARIUM Mark IX LED |
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2010 |
20 m |
ZEISS VELVET |
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2020 |
20 m |
ZEISS VELVET LED |
Olbers-Planetarium Bremen |
When the Olbers Planetarium was inaugurated in 1952, it used a ZEISS projector built already before 1945 for astronomical navigation training. In 1979 it was replaced with a SKYMASTER ZKP 2, which has been an untiring workhorse since. The Bremen Planetarium today is focused on school astronomy and a wide variety of public shows. |
1952 |
6 m |
ZKP 1 |
1979 |
6 m |
SKYMASTER ZKP 2 |
Zeiss Planetarium und Volkssternwarte Drebach |
The Public and School Observatory of Drebach in the German Ore Mountains succeeded a school observatory set up in 1969. A SKYMASTER ZKP 3 has been set into operation in 2001 and upgraded to ZKP 3B in 2012. With the addition of two VELVET projectors the planetarium was converted into a state-of-the-art fulldome theater in 2014. |
1986 |
8 m |
ZKP 1 |
1989 |
8 m |
SKYMASTER ZKP 2 |
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2001 |
11 m |
SKYMASTER ZKP 3 / 3B |
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2014 |
11 m |
ZEISS VELVET |
Planetarium Freiburg |
The Planetarium Freiburg is the successor to the planetarium in the Richard-Fehrenbach-Gewerbeschule, which was opened in 1975 and initiated by Richard Fehrenbach. Since 2002, the current planetarium has been located at the north end of Freiburg's main train station, in the former Ufa-Palast. It is the largest planetarium in southern Baden. |
2002 |
13 m |
ZEISS STARMASTER ZMP |
ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre |
The heart of the ESO Supernova is a digital planetarium which offers a unique experience through the use of state-of-the-art visualisation techniques.. The ESO Supernova also offers the first real-time, data-driven distribution system for planetariums in Germany, the ESO Member States and the rest of the world. |
2018 |
14 m |
ZEISS VELVET |
Planetarium Hamburg |
The Hamburg Planetarium has been built into a water tower, which captivates by its architecture. The structure has a look-out platform, providing a panoramic view of the city. In October 2017 the Planetarium reopened after an extensive reconstruction. The heart of the planetarium is an UNIVERSARIUM Mark IX projector, supplemented by a digital fulldome projection system. |
1930 |
21 m |
ZEISS Mark II |
1957 |
21 m |
ZEISS Mark IV |
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1983 |
21 m |
ZEISS Mark VI |
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2003 |
21 m |
UNIVERSARIUM Mark IX |
Haus der Astronomie |
The "Haus der Astronomie" ("House of Astronomy") is a unique Center for Astronomy Outreach. The mission: to share the fascination of astronomy with a broad audience and with schoolchildren; to foster the exchange of knowledge between scientists; and to communicate the results of astronomical research to the media and to the public. |
2011 |
12 m |
ZEISS VELVET |
experimenta Heilbronn |
A unique 25,000 m2 world of knowledge and experience is opening with 275 interactive exhibits, four creative studios and nine labs as well as an observatory and an extraordinary Space Dome with spectacular live science demonstrations. |
2019 |
21.5 m |
UNIVERSARIUM Mark IX LED |
Zeiss-Planetarium Jena |
The world's oldest planetarium still in operation was opened on July 18th, 1926. The building is classified as a historical monument. In the course of the decades, the Planetarium has seen many changes. In 2011 ZEISS powerdome VELVET, the only fulldome system featuring the True Black Projection Technology was installed. The planetariums is also producing its own fulldome shows. |
1926 |
23 m |
ZEISS Mark II |
1969 |
23 m |
ZEISS UPP 23/7 |
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1985 |
23 m |
ZEISS COSMORAMA |
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1996 |
23 m |
UNIVERSARIUM Mark IX |
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2011 |
23 m |
ZEISS VELVET |
Planetarium und Astronomisch-Physikalisches Kabinett |
Since 1992, Hesse's largest planetarium in the Apollo Hall of the Kassel Orangery has offered an impressive view of the stars under its 10-meter-diameter dome. The Planetarium Kassel is part of the Astronomisch-Physikalisches Kabinett. The core of the planetarium is the ultra-modern hybrid projection system installed in 2016. |
1992 |
10 m |
ZEISS Model M 1015A |
2016 |
10 m |
ZEISS SKYMASTER ZKP 4 LED |
Sternwarte & Planetarium |
Laupheim has become a notable center of astronomical education and research in the south of Germany. The Planetarium was opened on May 18th, 1990. The dome is hidden under a striking pyramid structure. In autumn 2012 the most modern hybrid system consisting of ZEISS SKYMASTER ZKP4 and powerdome VELVET was installed. The VELVET projectors were upgraded to VELVET LED in 2020. |
1990 |
10 m |
ZEISS Model M 1015 |
2012 |
10 m |
ZEISS SKYMASTER |
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2020 |
10 m |
ZEISS VELVET LED |
Minikosmos |
The planetarium forms part of the "Saxony Miniworld" – a cultural and landscape park with many copies of famous monuments from all continents, scaled down 1:25. Equipped with ZEISS SKYMASTER ZKP 4, the planetarium is run by a private company. |
2007 |
12 m |
ZEISS SKYMASTER ZKP 4 |
Planetarium Mannheim |
Few people will recall that Mannheim had a planetarium as early as 1927. The building was demolished in World War II. In 2015, the Mannheim Planetarium reopened with new projection systems from ZEISS. Nine ZEISS VELVET projectors were installed in the course of a comprehensive renovation and modernization. |
1927 |
24,5 m |
ZEISS Mark II |
1984 |
20 m |
ZEISS Mark VI |
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2002 |
20 m |
UNIVERSARIUM Mark IX LED |
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2015 |
20 m |
ZEISS VELVET |
Deutsches Museum München |
Munich was the world's first city to have a projection planetarium – the ZEISS Model I. The Zeiss Planetarium has welcomed more than 8.5 million visitors. In 2015, the planetarium reopened with a ZEISS SKYMASTER ZKP 4 LED projector and a 6-channel VELVET fulldome system. The Model I still exists there; it is on exhibit as a milestone in the history of representing the starry sky. |
1925 |
10 m |
ZEISS Mark I |
1960 |
15 m |
ZEISS Mark IV |
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1988 |
15 m |
ZEISS M 1015 |
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2015 |
15 m |
ZEISS SKYMASTER VELVET |
LWL-Museum of Natural History |
Muenster is a regional cultural and economic center with a population of 280,000. In 1998 the planetarium was modernized featuring a UNIVERSARIUM Mark VIII. The planetarium entertains a partner relationship with the Zeiss Planetarium of Jena, which has been using the first ZEISS UNIVERSARIUM Mark VIII since 1996. |
1981 |
20 m |
ZEISS Mark V |
1998 |
20 m |
UNIVERSARIUM Mark VIII |
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2020 |
20 m |
UNIVERSARIUM Mark VIII LED |
ZEISS Museum of Optics |
More than 1,000 exciting and often unique exhibits are on display. The entry is free of charge. The planetarium with a two-channel VELVET system is part of the museum, which is the smallest of all ZEISS planetariums. |
2014 |
4.6 m |
ZEISS VELVET |
Museum am Schoelerberg |
It is just like sitting in an open-air theater under the nightly sky. More and more stars emerge in bewildering multitude, until an overlay projection of constellation figures provides orientation. Then the sky starts to move, and the narrator explains the laws and patterns governing their motions." Quoted from the brochure "Travel through the Universe - The Osnabrueck Planetarium". |
1986 |
8 m |
ZEISS SKYMASTER ZKP 2 |
2013 |
8 m |
ZEISS SKYMASTER ZKP 4 LED |
Urania-Planetarium und Bürgel-Gedenkstätte |
The small size planetarium is specially devoted to the astronomical curriculum. In addition to the planetarium the center features the Bruno H. Bürgel Memorial. The Planetarium is sharing its SPACEGATE Quinto fulldome system with the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences. The system is specifically modified for realtime interactions. |
1968 |
8 m |
ZKP 1 |
1981 |
8 m |
SKYMASTER ZKP 2 |
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2010 |
8 m |
ZEISS SPACEGATE Quinto |
Volkssternwarte und Planetarium „Adolph Diesterweg“ |
The observatory dates back to 1959. The public observatory with planetarium was inaugurated at the current location in 1969. The Radebeul planetarium received the first SKYMASTER ZKP 4 instrument with LED illumination for the star field. Over the decades many students have been active in the "Astroclub". |
1969 |
8 m |
ZKP 1 |
1984 |
8 m |
SKYMASTER ZKP 2 |
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2011 |
8 m |
ZEISS SKYMASTER ZKP 4 LED |
Schulsternwarte und Planetarium |
It all begun with the foundation of a small observatory in 1950. The school observatory and planetarium of today was established in 1985. The latest technical addition comprises a 2-channel fulldome system by ZEISS. |
1985 |
8 m |
ZEISS SKYMASTER ZKP 2 |
2016 |
8 m |
ZEISS SPACEGATE Nova |
Carl-Zeiss-Planetarium Stuttgart |
The first Stuttgart star theater suffered destruction in 1943. The new planetarium went into operation in 1977. Today, the Stuttgart planetarium is one of the most frequented in Germany. A new projection dome and the ZEISS Mark IX UNIVERSARIUM have been built in in 2001. In April 2016 the planetarium reopened with a new ZEISS VELVET fulldome system. |
1928 |
25 m |
ZEISS Mark II |
1977 |
20 m |
ZEISS Mark VI A |
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2001 |
20 m |
UNIVERSARIUM M IX LED |
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2016 |
20 m |
ZEISS VELVET |
Schul- und Volkssternwarte K. E. Ziolkowski |
In 2019 the planetarium of the school observatory in Suhl celebrated its 50th anniversary. About 600,000 visitors have benefited from the knowledge offered during this time. |
1969 |
8 m |
ZKP 1 |
1977 |
8 m |
ZEISS SKYMASTER ZKP 2 |
Planetarium Wolfsburg |
The first planetarium projector was a present made to the City of Wolfsburg by Volkswagen on the occasion of the city's 40th anniversary. On October 16th, 1996, visitors saw the premiere show with the first ZEISS STARMASTER. At the beginning of 2010 the optical-mechanical projection system was supplemented by the ZEISS powerdome VELVET fulldome system. |
1983 |
15 m |
ZEISS SPACEMASTER |
1996 |
15 m |
ZEISS STARMASTER |
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2010 |
15 m |
ZEISS VELVET |