The Athens Planetarium is considered one of the world's best digital planetariums. Projected onto its dome, 25 meters in diameter and covering 950 sq.m, are a map of the starry sky and popular science films about cosmic phenomena and processes. This means that this screen is twice the size of a basketball court and ten times larger than an ordinary movie screen! Combined with the acoustics and a 360-degree view, it creates an incredible sense of presence and a stunning spectacle.
Each of the 280 audience seats is tilted at a specific angle depending on its location, providing visibility of the 3D image without special glasses. Unforgettable impressions are guaranteed!
The average running time of one film is 40 minutes, and each week 5 different films are shown in Greek and English. In addition, the planetarium has an excellent multimedia library on science and technology topics. It is a great place for those who are tired of beach holidays and have already had their fill of ancient monuments.
However, the Athens Planetarium is not so much a tourist attraction as a serious scientific center whose mission is to bring information about advanced scientific achievements to a wide audience. Modern technologies and a creative approach help present accurate scientific data in an exciting, engaging form.
