The Bogotá Planetarium reopens its doors with PowerDome digital projection

After four years of work, The Bogotá Planetarium will reopen its doors with a dome with Nanoseam technology and a PowerDome digital projection system.

The Bogotá Planetarium has just reopened its doors after a thorough remodeling. Among other actions, a new dome has been built with Nanoseam technology that allows creating a seamless surface (It is the fifth screen in the world with these characteristics) and a new PowerDome digital projection system has been installed Carl Zeiss, specially created for the exhibition of large format films.

The Planetarium update work began in 2008 with the purchase and implementation of the PowerDome digital projection system. This was the first phase of five stages that will conclude next 21 March with a reopening party.

In 2009 y 2010 The second phase was carried out with the adaptation of the astronomical projection room, which included the installation of a state-of-the-art micro-perforated screen., thermoacoustic insulation, reclining chairs, modern sound and lighting systems, floor renovation, design and assembly of the museographic script of the Space Museum, as well as the technical and architectural diagnosis of the building.

In May 2011 The third phase began with the design of the comprehensive project (architectural, technical and structural), the structuring of the scheme for the management and operation of the Planetarium, the study of the property titles, the audience diagnosis, general signage design, and the structural reinforcement and waterproofing works of the dome.

At the end of 2011 The fourth phase began with the execution of the architectural and technical works of the building, that is, civil works, change of electrical networks, plumbing and lighting, as well as the installation of the fire and security network.