Zeiss Planetarium Bochum

The Zeiss Planetarium Bochum is a 20-meter dome fitted with eleven video projectors and a central star projector for displaying astronomical phenomena. The combination of equipment allows both accurate reproductions of the night sky and digital space exploration simulations on the interior dome surface.

The facility traces its roots to early 20th-century German optical innovation, when Zeiss first developed planetarium technology. The Bochum location represents how this foundational technology evolved by incorporating digital projection methods for contemporary sky displays.

The facility hosts musical performances, readings, and podcast recordings alongside astronomy presentations, making it a space where science and art come together. Visitors experience education and entertainment in the same setting, blending different ways of engaging with the cosmos.

Regular shows run throughout the week at various times, with specialized programs designed for different age groups and interests. Arriving early helps you select from the full range of available presentations and find comfortable seating in the dome.

The projection setup merges classical celestial mechanics with digital technologies to create accurate representations of real astronomical events and space exploration. This hybrid approach lets visitors see both the stars as they appear in the actual night sky and future cosmic missions or events.