Cosm partners MuCi to power South America's first LED dome

Cosm, a global technology company that builds end-to-end solutions for immersive experiences, is collaborating with Museo de Ciencias (MuCi), an interactive science museum in Paraguay, to power the most advanced planetarium in South America.

Using Cosm’s CX System LED dome and Digistar, the project is set to transform how visitors experience immersive science education in the new Blas Servín Planetarium.

Accessible learning experiences

As the first LED dome in South America, the Blas Servín Planetarium will include a cutting-edge 8K+, 20-metre CX System LED dome and will democratise access to science through interactive, inclusive learning experiences that combine science, technology, art, and local culture.

Inside the attraction, guests can enjoy an unmatched viewing experience with the highest-level resolution, contrast, and brightness. This can only be achieved using Cosm's CX System, an end-to-end LED dome solution for science and education.

This technology, which includes Digistar, a leading immersive education platform, and a deep integration of Unreal Engine, will enable the Blas Servín Planetarium to present the most visually rich and scientifically accurate astronomy simulations in South America.

Whether sharing the intricacies of the Milky Way galaxy or giving visitors front-row seats at significant scientific events, the Blas Servín Planetarium is set to be a launchpad for discovery, innovation, and community impact.

Furthermore, with the CX System, MuCi will be able to create original in-house experiences, such as immersive cultural events, live shows, community fundraisers, and multidisciplinary collaborations, to engage visitors and strengthen its work in education, entertainment, and community.

By joining Cosm’s Premium Media Program, which delivers versatile, cost-effective access to a catalogue of acclaimed immersive films and newly released Cosm Studios Originals, MuCi's planetarium can always present fresh, dynamic immersive content – broadening its programming and enhancing its community reach.

'A beacon for generations to come'

The Blas Servín planetarium is a core component of MuCi and exemplifies the institution's mission to make science exploration hands-on and inclusive for all visitors.

It commemorates the work of Blas Servín, a Paraguayan astronomer and educator whose long-running outreach activities aimed to make astronomy accessible to broad audiences in Asunción and across the country.

Named after Servín and following his teaching technique, the next-generation planetarium serves as an extension of his role as one of Paraguay’s most prominent promoters of astronomy and as a bridge between contemporary sky science and the region's cultural heritage.

Paola Martinez, MuCi’s executive director, says: "We chose to partner with Cosm because we believe in the power of merging the highest quality technology with our ability to tell stories to bring people closer to science.

"Our aim is not only to impact our country and transform vocations and later age interests in our population but to provide the continent with the most advanced forms of live educational entertainment in a museum that hopes to be a beacon for generations to come."

Kirk Johnson, chief operations officer at Cosm, says: "We are honored that Museo de Ciencias selected Cosm and our CX System LED dome technology to bring the new Blas Servín Planetarium to life, marking a major milestone for Paraguay and for science education in South America.

"MuCi’s forward-thinking approach and commitment to accessible science education captures the spirit of what’s next for immersive science education, ushering in a world-class destination that embodies the power of experiential learning that is set to inspire future explorers across South America and beyond."

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In May 2025, MuCi broke ground on its permanent campus along the Costanera Norte, next to Parque Caballero. The project is expected to be completed in 2028.

The organisation is currently operating temporary venues, including the TatakuaLab and San Cosmos digital planetarium, which are piloting exhibits and programmes in preparation for the grand opening of the first large-scale science centre in Paraguay.

With almost 80 years of experience in building and powering over 700 planetariums worldwide, Cosm is dedicated to bringing innovative, immersive experiences and content to audiences across the globe.

Supporting MuCi’s aim to provide the most advanced interactive science museum in the region, the Blas Servín planetarium joins an expanding international network of CX System LED dome installations.

These include Fort Worth Museum of Science & History’s Omni Theater, Prague Planetarium, Arizona Science Center’s Dorrance DOME, and the George W. Gillemot Dome at the University of Nevada in Reno.

Earlier this year, Cosm announced a new collaboration with Moonraker VFX, an Emmy-winning visual effects studio located in Bristol, UK, to expand its Premium Media Program.