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The Centennial of the Planetarium

2023 is a special year – the planetarium will be 100 years old.
In 1923, a team from the Carl Zeiss company completed the first planetarium based on optical-mechanical light projection in Jena, Germany.
Celebrate with us at planetarium100.org

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We are educators in planetariums, science centers and museums. We’re brought together by a love of exploration, astronomy, STEM education and a desire to learn, share and discover.

  • We promote excellence in all facets of planetarium education and programming.

  • We advance our profession by being a source of information and a medium for sharing ideas, services and resources.

  • We provide access to technology and new concepts for the purpose of inspiring others about the wonders of the universe.

Each year, we gather to share skills, explore new technologies, investigate concepts, and innovations for the planetarium. Together we improve the quality of space science education.

MAPS Mission Statement

The Society shall cultivate, foster and promote excellence in all facets of the planetarium profession, including research, education and programming.

The Society shall strive to advance the personnel and facilities of its members by being a source of information and a medium for the exchange of ideas, services and resources among its membership.

Education

Our resources focus on student achievement and are essential in the development of a conducive teaching-learning environment.

Mentoring

Are you just starting out in the planetarium field and have questions for a fellow educator, technician, or coordinator? Our mentors can help.

Careers

Our members share planetarium career opportunities for those who desire to learn, share and advance our profession.

Grants

MAPS provides grant opportunities to to financially support planetarians in conducting research on the use and impact of planetariums in education.

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