Planetarium
(noun)
- A building or room housing a device that projects images of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies onto a domed ceiling, used for educational and entertainment purposes.
- A device for projecting images of the stars and planets.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from planet + -arium, on the model of observatory.
Examples:
- She loved visiting the planetarium and seeing the stars projected on the ceiling.
- The planetarium show was a big hit with the kids, who were fascinated by the images of the planets.
- The school trip to the planetarium was a highlight of the year for many students.
- The planetarium's projector was state-of-the-art and provided an incredibly realistic depiction of the night sky.
- The children's section of the museum included a small planetarium where they could learn about the stars and planets.