Prague Planetarium reopens with Europe's first digital LED dome

The CX system Cosm Technology has been the winner of the competition to configure Europe's first fully digital LED dome, of 22 meters in diameter and 8K resolution, of this emblematic planetarium in the Czech Republic, which now offers an immersive experience.

After two years of renovation and an investment of 12,5 million dollars, he Prague Planetarium opened its doors again a few days ago, becoming the first of its kind that has a Fully digital Led dome from Europe.

The specialist Cosm Technology was the winner of the contest to create with his CX system this LED technology dome, that offers its visitors a astronomical immersive exhibit, educational and scientific that redefines the planetarium experience.

“The Prague Planetarium has positioned itself as a world leader in immersive cultural and scientific experiences with the installation of the LED dome technology of our CX system,” he says. Kirk Johnson, COSMO COOPERATION DIRECTOR. With its flexibility and visual quality, offers a new level of depth, clarity and realism that transforms the way the public interacts with science, space and culture.

Throughout his 65 years of history, The Prague Planetarium has inspired millions of visitors. After its reopening, incorporates cutting-edge immersive technologies, like Cosm High Resolution Dome Led Screen, the advanced software Digistar 7 for planetariums and a robust content ecosystem, to provide clarity, unprecedented visual brilliance and depth.

With a LED dome 22 meters in diameter, a 8K+ resolution and more than 45 million pixels, This planetarium provides a extraordinary visual fidelity, with a contrast-enhancing surface, depth and dimension, while eliminating cross reflection, with a brightness more than one hundred times that of most projection domes.

Meeting the strict requirements of the international evaluation commission, the Cosm CX System Led dome solution integrates with Unreal Engine for customized in-house productions, with a optimal calibration and combination to address each LED to achieve uniform and perfect images throughout the dome.

This transformation makes the Prague Planetarium one of the most technologically advanced scientific and cultural destinations in the world to showcase high-level astronomical simulations and scientific visualizations with innovative creative and operational flexibility..

As he assures Akub Rozehnal, director of the Prague Planetarium, “Visitors can now experience the ultimate level of immersion, that transforms your connection with the universe. The scale, The clarity and realism of the LED dome creates a sensation that draws people to each story, delving into the way we communicate complex ideas and how the public interacts with them”.