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Star theatre : the story of the planetarium / William Firebrace

This illustrated history traces the evolution of the planetarium from its 1920s German origins to the modern era. It explores how these structures combine science, architecture, and theatre to simulate the cosmos and reflect contemporary astronomical discoveries.

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