There was the beautiful inauguration of the ultra-modern Cosenza Planetarium which, from a technological point of view, will be the most innovative in Italy. The important work will be active at full capacity from next June. The activity will be preceded by an intense cycle of scientific conferences and lectio magistralis, specially designed to baptize the Planetarium.
In the name of an ancient astronomer and a modern astrophysicist
The Planetarium will be named after the Cosentino Renaissance astronomer Giovan Battista Amico. The square in front will instead be dedicated to the astrophysicist Stephen Hawking. The inauguration of what represents a futuristic, architectural and content project conceived in 2002, will be accompanied by a show of lights, music, theater and colors. A 'stellar' performance for a project costing almost 8 million euros. A work that falls within the broader idea of regenerating urban spaces to restore the beauty of the places to the local community. World-famous astrophysics will participate in the inaugural ceremony, Sandra Savaglio.
First in technology, second in size
The new Cosentino Planetarium is the first in Italy for technological innovation and is the second for size, after the Milanese one. It is a work of contemporary architecture that welcomes in its context the 'Science Park' with an adjoining projection room that completes the project. Multimedia offers the visitor a complete experience that enriches the observation of the celestial vault that takes place in the internal room, the heart of the work. In the park, which occupies the volume outside the dome, three satellites dominate which you can enter for an immersive and interactive knowledge experience. The Planetarium of Cosenza it will be equipped with an advanced projection system, in high definition, which allows you to carry out new and extraordinary experiences in the field of teaching and astronomical communication.
And the stars shone
Study the stars and their movements. Learn about the history of the constellations, observe the celestial coordinates. Learn to recognize the planets and the movements of the sun and moon. Identify the most fascinating celestial bodies in the deep sky: nebulae and galaxies. These are just some of the activities that can be carried out at the Planetarium built near another futuristic work: the Calatrava bridge. Sitting on comfortable armchairs, 114 'stellar observers' will be able to set out on a journey around the earth and to distant planets. Under a 15-meter-diameter dome screen, an incredible combination of ultra-high-definition images and stereophonic sound will transport visitors to the heart of cosmic events. Only in a few planetariums around the world it is possible to witness the projection of moving images throughout the dome: with this technology, spectators find themselves immersed in three-dimensional animation.
The invitation for all Calabrians
"I invite the people of Cosenza, Calabria and all visitors to participate in this important event that gives another piece of the city back to life and social enjoyment.". This is the invitation of the mayor of Cosenza Mario Occhiuto for the inauguration of the Planetarium. “It will be a great collective party - underlines the mayor Bruzio - in which, as always, we favor the involvement of the entire community, to which we dedicate a show that we would like to remain in the memory of the territory.
