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planetarium

Syllabification: (plan·e·tar·i·um)

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Definition of planetarium

noun (plural planetariums or planetaria /-ˈte(ə)rēə/)

  • 1a building in which images of stars, planets, and constellations are projected on the inner surface of a dome for public entertainment or education.
  • a device used to project images of stars, planets, and constellations.

Origin:

mid 18th century: modern Latin, from Latin planetarius 'relating to the planets'

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