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Planetarium of Nantes, Science museum in Nantes, France.

The Planetarium of Nantes features an 8-meter-diameter dome equipped with five DLP video projectors that display astronomical simulations and celestial phenomena.

The facility opened in 1981 following a successful exhibition celebrating Jules Verne's 150th birthday, where a Zeiss planetarium demonstration sparked interest among city officials.

The planetarium offers specialized programs called Astrothemes, presenting monthly astronomical topics through educational sessions designed for different age groups and knowledge levels.

Located at 8 Rue des Acadiens, the planetarium contains 59 seats and requires advance reservations for all shows, which range from 30 minutes to longer presentations.

The establishment maintains a collection of large meteorites that visitors can touch, along with models depicting robotic explorations of Mars, Venus, the Moon, and Titan.

Location: Nantes

Inception: 1980

Website: http://www.nantes.fr/culture/musees-nantais/le-planetarium.html

Website: http://nantes.fr/culture/musees-nantais/le-planetarium.html

GPS coordinates: 47.20222,-1.57746

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47

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