The Czech Republic seen from the stars
July 28, 2010 -During the summer, the Prague planetarium has prepared a unique program for anyone interested in the history of Prague and of astronomy. In the mornings, the planetarium will be screening astronomy-themed movies for children, and in the evenings adults can enjoy a special star-studded program.
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The Prague planetarium does not rest in the summer. Every Sunday evening until 2 September, the special "Prague Crowned by Stars" program tells the story of Prague's role in astronomy through Tycho de Brahe and Johannes Kepler. The program introduces audiences to the Kepler's laws, which he discovered while in Prague. You can also learn about the astronomical clock on Old Town Hall and the astronomical symbol on the Charles Bridge, as well as the role of other historic buildings in Prague such as the Clementinum and the Wallenstein Palace.
The planetarium transports you to the year 1600 and the astrological and alchemical court of Rodolf II, under whose reign, Prague became a European center of the arts and sciences. You will also see the beauty of the summer sky and the seven miracles of the universe.
The morning program for children, called "The Sky for Curious Children," teaches children why we have the different seasons, why the moon changes phases, and what the other planets are like. Other programs for children include fairty tales such as "A Gnome in the Planetarium" and "The Curious Comet.".
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