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100 Years of Planetaria

By Matthew McMahon

100 Years of Planetaria Natural Sciences

100 Years of Planetaria

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This book marks the centenary of the remarkable invention of an opto-mechanical planetarium projector, the Zeiss Mk I. In May 1925, the first public planetarium opened at the Deutsches Museum in Munich. In the ensuing decades, this invention spread all over the world, becoming an integral part of modern life.
The book presents a global narrative of the modern planetarium and its history through a selection of 100 objects and their stories. Written by a varied international group of contributors including planetarium professionals, scientists, historians, and other experts, these object stories highlight major developments in planetaria as they relate to advances in astronomy and space science as well as changes in society and culture at large.
The objects featured in this book show how planetaria gained a central place in modern life at the intersection between science, education, art, and entertainment. They also connect the reader with the diverse people whohave made the modern planetarium a reality and continue to pave the way for its future - be they planetarium staff, scientists, architects, artists, engineers, educators, or planetarium visitors.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
196
Release Date:
2025-01-31
Publication Date:
2025-01-31
Publisher:
Springer
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
3031754956
ISBN13:
9783031754951
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
342 g
Height:
155 cm
Width:
235 cm
Thickness:
11 cm
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