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Planetariums, theatres of the Universe

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2011

Agnès Acker
Agnès Acker*
Affiliation:
Observatoire Astronomique de Strasbourg, 11, rue de l'Université, 67000 Strasbourg, France email: [email protected] Association des Planétariums de Langue Française
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Abstract

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The history of this magic instrument is complex, and the teaching goal was never forgotten. Technological developments of the planetarium enable it now to treat the major topics of astronomy and astrophysics. But by simplifying too much or badly, one is likely to bring confusion in the spirits. The development of the planetarium is a continual challenge, as long as the scientific culture is not integrated perfectly in the cultural landscape. In several countries, planetariums link their knowledge and their know-how, for better resisting to economic difficulties, and better speaking about astronomy to their public. In particular the great project ALMA will be celebrated in a show for the International Year of Astronomy. Today's planetarium works as a theater for all sciences, and can issue a passport to the various scales of the universe

Keywords

PlanetariumTechnologyAssociationsDigital theaterALMA
Type
Contributed Papers
Information
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 5 , Symposium S260: The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture , January 2009 , pp. 465 - 474
Copyright
Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2011

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