NAVY PLANETARIUM IN LISBON, PORTUGAL INSTALLED A FULLDOME PROJECTION SYSTEM COMPRISING EIGHT VELVET LED PROJECTORS, THE ZEISS UNIVERSARIUM MODEL IX PLANETARIUM PROJECTOR THAT WAS IN USE SINCE 2005 WAS GIVEN A COMPLETE OVERHAUL.

Since 18 November 2021 the Navy planetarium in Lisbon, Portugal, has been welcoming visitors once more. And a totally different planetarium awaits them. For the first time here at the Navy planetarium, star and video projections will unite for performances that will illuminate the entire dome. In recent weeks, we installed a fulldome projection system comprising eight VELVET LED projectors. Visitors won't notice the blends between the eight individual images thanks to special blending technologies from ZEISS. In addition to installing the VELVET LED projection system, the ZEISS UNIVERSARIUM Model IX planetarium projector that was in use since 2005 was given a complete overhaul. New LED light sources deliver brighter stars, while brand-new electronics will offer reliability in the future and an all-new control computer ensures greater ease of use.

The new digital projection system means the planetarium can run a wider range of events. “Although astronomy is still the main focus, we'll now also be offering visitors shows and presentations from other disciplines like biology, sports and history, as well as musical performances,” said Commander João Silva Ramos, Planetarium Director. The reopening means the large planetarium and its guests will be embarking on a journey through the universe like never before and it has started offering a variety of different topics.

The Calouste Gulbenkian planetarium has been using ZEISS technology since it was inaugurated back in 1965. We're very proud that the Portuguese Navy has chosen our new ZEISS VELVET LED projection system along with other technical and software upgrades and that we are once again the technology partner of choice.