List of planetariums

This entry is a list of permanent planetariums, including software and manufacturers. In addition, many mobile planetariums exist, touring venues such as schools.

Permanent planetariums

The planetariums here are listed in the following format: Name, Website (if available), City. The International Planetarium Society has a much more nearly complete list at its website.

Africa

Asia

Europe

This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.

North America

United States

Oceania

South America

Planetarium computer software

Since the invention of the personal computer, the planetarium concept has been extended to include software that displays a realistic sky image. Not all astronomy software can be considered to be planetarium software. While there is no generally accepted definition of the word planetarium in this context, planetarium software generally contains the following features at a minimum:

Planetarium manufacturers

The list below gives the name of firms that have made more than five planetariums, with state they are located in if in the United States, otherwise, the nation. Included are the names of the various models offered by each firm, and an approximate total number sold for each firm. The symbol D after the total indicates the firm is no longer in business or no longer making planetariums.

See also

External links

References

  1. ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Asias-oldest-planetarium-to-reopen/articleshow/9534377.cms
  2. ↑ http://bardhamandarshan.org/destination2.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.springfieldmuseums.org/the_museums/science/exhibits/view/30-seymour_planetarium