Raumflugplanetarium Cottbus, Planetarium in Cottbus, Germany.

The Raumflugplanetarium Cottbus is a facility with a modern projection dome in the city of Cottbus. The dome's digital technology shows sky objects and astronomical phenomena as they appear from Earth's surface.

The facility was founded in 1981 and received a name honoring an important moment in space travel history. Since its opening, it has educated generations of people about the world beyond our planet.

The planetarium is named to honor space exploration history, drawing visitors who want to learn more about the sky. Regular lectures and exhibitions show how people have looked at the stars and understood their importance over time.

The facility shows presentations at a specific location in the city, and it is wise to book ahead, especially when many people plan to visit. Visiting requires no special preparation, but it helps to know that presentations are in the local language.

The dome can display the exact positions of thousands of sky objects, making it possible to see the sky at different dates and from different locations. Visitors can experience what the starry sky looks like from anywhere on Earth, not just from Cottbus.

• Location: Cottbus
• Address: Lindenplatz 21, 03042 Cottbus
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• Website: http://planetarium-cottbus.de
• GPS coordinates: 51.75450,14.34439
• Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:25