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Definition of "planetarium" [plan•e•ta•ri•um]
- An apparatus or model representing the solar system. (noun)
- An optical device for projecting images of celestial bodies and other astronomical phenomena onto the inner surface of a hemispherical dome. (noun)
- A building or room containing a planetarium, with seats for an audience. (noun)
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Use "planetarium" in a sentence
- "So you wonder who actually wrote that bit, when a planetarium is an excellent example of exciting science education for students, yet it's dismissed so casually more than once."
- "(In homage to Nehru's interest in astronomy, the city's planetarium is next door.) 12: 10 A.M. INDIRA GANDHI"
- "I'm sorry, did he call a planetarium "foolishness"?"
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