Thursday, September 30, 2021

NEW DOCUMENTARY TO SHOW CENTURIES BEFORE THE GREEKS, AFRICAN ASTRONOMERS NAMED THE STARS.

An interesting read about African stories in the stars. Gary Swangin, director of Panther Academy Planetarium in Paterson is looking to develop 'The African Universe' a projected three-part documentary. 




https://amp.njherald.com/amp/8258879002



Friday, September 24, 2021

BAYS MOUNTAIN PARK IN THE U.S. STATE OF TENNESSEE IS HOME TO A STATE-OF-THE-ART PLANETARIUM THEATER.

It features technology which is the only one of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. The planetarium houses a 12-m diameter dome with 98 seats. The planetarium's history dates back to 1971. In 2009, it was completely renovated, and a ZEISS SKYMASTER ZKP 4 planetarium moved in. This was followed by an extensive upgrade of the technology in the spring of this year. The optical star projector received modern LED light sources producing a stunning star field. The theater also includes a 6-channel digital projection system using ZEISS VELVET LED projectors. They fill the dome with bright and colorful imagery. These specialized projectors are the only projectors on the market designed for a planetarium theater. They provide a true black for the ultimate in contrast and night-sky beauty. The upgrade including an updated UNIVIEW version was made by our US representative, the company Seiler Instrument & Mfg. The installation was possible with the support of a ZEISS technician despite the pandemic. 

Two wonderful photos of the auditorium by Planetarium Director Adam Thanz show the modern domed theater after the upgrade was completed.





https://www.baysmountain.com/



Monday, September 20, 2021

NEW PLANETARIUM IN HALLE TO FEATURE ZEISS PROJECTION TECHNOLOGY

 
THE PLANETARIUM IN HALLE IN EASTERN GERMANY WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH ZEISS PROJECTORS AND THE ZEISS UNIVIEW OPEN DOME, MAKING IT ONE OF EUROPE'S CUTTING-EDGE PLANETARIUMS.



The former gasometer is currently being repurposed to create the new planetarium in Halle. It will soon be equipped with cutting-edge projection technology from ZEISS.
Photo: Halle, Germany / Thomas Ziegler.


https://www.zeiss.com/planetariums/int/about-us/planetarium-news/planetarium-halle-saale.html