Elevator pitch - summarise your entry Owning a new era of immersive education and cultural engagement, Prague Planetarium debuted Europe's first-ever LED dome. Over its 65 year history, it has inspired millions of visitors. Today it embraces next-generation immersive technologies. Project specifics Cosm, the leading experiential media and immersive technology company redefining the way the world experiences content, won the yearlong selection process to be the partner for Prague Planetarium’s transformation. After an 18- month renovation, the largest in its history, the reimagined Prague Planetarium opened its doors in June of 2025 - welcoming more than 130,000 visitors in its first 90 days of reopening with next generation immersive tech. Description of Innovation The recently reopened Prague Planetarium is making history as Europe’s first-ever LED dome, powered by Cosm Technology. The new LED technology and reimagined space have drawn more than 130,000 visitors to Prague Planetarium in its first 90 days of being open. Powered by Cosm’s advanced LED dome technology and immersive software like Digistar, Prague Planetarium is the world’s most advanced planetarium – setting an entirely new global benchmark for immersive science storytelling. Featuring an extended 22-meter CX System LED dome - boasting 8K resolution, 45M+ pixels, 100x more brightness of most projection domes, and unmatched immersive production capabilities - Prague Planetarium has evolved into one of the most technologically advanced science and culture destinations redefining the planetarium experience for audiences in the Czech Republic and beyond. Prague Planetarium, located in the heart of the Czech Republic, is one of the largest and most respected planetariums in the world. Since its opening in 1960, it has welcomed more than 250,000 visitors annually and served as a foundational institution for astronomy education and scientific exploration. Before its recent renovation project, the planetarium’s projection system began to age and started to reach the end of its lifespan - right as the world’s expectations for immersion were beginning to increase. The institution needed a solution that could not only meet the demands for quality and innovation but also stand out as a leader in what modern planetariums could be. Blooloop Innovation Awards (2025) Creative Technology Prague Planetarium dxrBRjmY Innovation Entry Title Prague Planetarium - Europe's First LED Dome, Setting a New Standard in Scientific Storytelling 1 of 4 After a year-long selection process, Prague Planetarium selected Cosm as its official technology partner to power the reimagined planetarium. Cosm’s CX System LED dome solution offered a transformation leap forward, providing the creative and operational flexibility needed for this project. Key Features: - Extended 22-meter CX System LED dome, the first in Europe and largest in any planetarium worldwide - 8K+ resolution and 45+ million pixels for unmatched visual fidelity - A true black LED dome surface that enhances contrast, depth, and dimensionality, while eliminating crossreflection - Increased brightness, outputting more than 100x the brightness of most projection domes - Digistar, the world’s most advanced planetarium software - Integration with Unreal Engine for custom, in-house productions - Industry-leading calibration and blending capable of addressing each LED for seamless, uniform, visuals across the dome This transformation and next-generation technology positions Prague Planetarium as a global leader in visual technology and a cornerstone of education and community engagement, redefining how audiences engage with science, history, and art. Leveraging Cosm’s CX System, an advanced end-to-end immersive technology stack boasting LED dome display technology, immersive software, and an ecosystem of immersive content, Prague Planetarium is already expanding its audience and reach, enabling its visitors to experience the highest level of immersion that transforms how they connect with the universe.
