Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
planetaria
noun
pluh-NET-er-ee-uh
Definition
The plural form of planetarium; a facility for projecting images of stars and celestial bodies for educational and entertainment purposes.
Examples
- Many children visit the planetaria to learn about the night sky.
- The local museum features a new planetarium exhibit every year.
- During the summer camp, we took a field trip to an interactive planetarium.
Meaning
Institutions or places designed to educate the public about astronomy and the universe through immersive star and planet displays.
Synonyms
- observatory
- star theater
- astronomy center
