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planetarium


plan·e·tar·i·um

noun \ˌpla-nə-ˈter-ē-əm\
plural plan·e·tar·i·ums or plan·e·tar·ia\-ē-ə\

Definition of PLANETARIUM

1
: a model or representation of the solar system
2
a : an optical device for projecting various celestial images and effects b : a building or room housing such a projector

First Known Use of PLANETARIUM

1734

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