planetaria

/ˌpleɪntɛˈriə/

Definitions

1. noun

a planetarium or an instrument for projecting images of the stars and planets onto a dome-shaped screen

“The planetaria in the science museum offered an immersive experience for the audience.”

2. plural noun

a type of astronomical observatory, especially one with a large dome-shaped building for viewing the night sky

“The city’s planetaria hosted a stargazing event for the public.”

Synonyms

  • observatory
  • planetarium

Antonyms

  • terrestrial observatory