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Description
Planetariums offer a unique opportunity to bring abstract scientific concepts to life — from the impossibly small to the incomprehensibly vast. This presentation explores how we have leveraged the immersive planetarium environment to engage two key audiences: schools and the public. For schools, we design experiences that connect curriculum content with 21st Century Competencies, fostering curiosity and critical thinking. For the public, we develop special programmes tied to astronomical events or our signature festivals, making complex phenomena intuitive, accessible, and entertaining. Beyond traditional programming, we are reimagining the planetarium experience through new formats — including the pairing of live music with live shows — to create deeper, more multisensory connections with our audiences. Together, these efforts reflect our vision of the planetarium as a dynamic space for science engagement and inspiration.
