Planetarium encourages children's curiosity A planetarium is a
theatre built primarily for presenting educational and
entertaining shows about astronomy and the night sky, or for
training in celestial navigation. It's hard to believe that
astronomy and space, the study of the entire universe around us
-- everything, really -- is one of those subjects for many
teachers, covered briefly, with little appreciation for the
amazing magnitude and -- well, fun -- that is the study of the
cosmos. This is where planetariums play a crucial role. Many
teachers actually rely on bringing their kids to the planetarium
to cover the basics they're required to cover. So planetariums
are very much involved in the direct classroom education of the
very kids we need to teach science to. Even more important than
the direct lessons is the role planetariums have in inspiring
the next generation to envision themselves participating in a
future of science and technology. Students and adults take away
an incredible sense of awe from th