List of planetariums


This entry is a list of permanent planetariums across the world, including software and manufacturers. In addition, many mobile planetariums exist, touring venues such as schools.

Permanent planetariums

The planetariums here are listed in the following format: name, website, city. The International Planetarium Society has a much more complete list at its website.

Africa

Algeria

[Bangladesh]

[Iran]

[South Korea]

[Austria]

[Greece]

[Kosovo]

[Portugal]

[Serbia]

[Sweden]

[Switzerland]

[Ukraine]

Other

Canada

Alberta

United States

Alabama
Colorado
Georgia
Minnesota
New Mexico
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Utah
Washington
Wisconsin

[Australia]

[Argentina]

[Chile]

Since the invention of the personal computer, the planetarium concept has been extended to include software that displays a realistic sky image. Not all astronomy software can be considered to be planetarium software. While there is no generally accepted definition of the word planetarium in this context, planetarium software generally contains the following features at a minimum:
The list below gives the name of firms that have made more than five planetariums, with state they are located in if in the United States, otherwise, the nation. Included are the names of the various models offered by each firm, and an approximate total number sold for each firm. The symbol D after the total indicates the firm is no longer in business or no longer making planetariums.