Artis Planetarium in Amsterdam, Randstad, Netherlands | Planetarium

Next to Artis's main entrance in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, is a modern building with walls of blue glass surmounted by an enormous copper dome, the Artis Planetarium. Here, from the comfort of an easy chair, we can journey back to the earliest roots of our existence. The huge star projector, which nestles within the 20-metre dome like a giant insect, faithfully reproduces the celestial bodies of the night sky.
Artis Planetarium allows us to see the configurations from anywhere in the world at any given moment. This might be the position of the stars now, in the future or at some point in the distant past. The sun, moon and the planets can also be seen, their relative positions endlessly changing. The Artis Planetarium, with its enormous projection dome of 640 square metres, is not only equipped with the famous Zeiss star projector, but also has at its disposal over 100 projectors for displaying slides, videos and special effects. The Planetarium's shows represent the precisely coordinated interaction of all of these technical facilities, with the magnificent sound system adding immensely to the spectacle. The music for the main performances is specially composed for the occasion.
Every day, the Artis Planetarium in Amsterdam, North Holland, gives shows for children and school parties, as well as performances for the whole family.