Planetariums may date back to the far reaches of recorded time, but the first widely known example — an ancient cast-metal globe made by Archimedes to predict the movements of the planets — now seems to have little in common with the technological marvels that have become widespread today. Rather than focusing on planets and predictions, today’s planetariums are experiential wonders that immerse the visitor in the starry skies and do their best to bring the distant heavens down to Earth for closer inspection. Technology is what now makes it all happen, of course
. . . an ill conceived one at that. Since there is no set standard specification yet, it is only wise that a ton of money is not "wasted" on a "technology" that may prove to be more of a health hazard than an entertainment venue. Keeping up with the Jones' these days without proper investigation may prove fool worthy.
The smart move is to wait. But the finicky public wants what it wants when it wants it, although it may not be "finished", and may not take too kindly to having to wait. We're still in a first adopters stage and it will probably play out just as VHS vs. Beta or Blu-ray vs. HDDisc did. Expensive.
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Heavens on Earth: 3 Planetariums on the Cutting Edge
Posted by: Katherine Noyes June 3, 2011 07:00 AMPlanetariums may date back to the far reaches of recorded time, but the first widely known example — an ancient cast-metal globe made by Archimedes to predict the movements of the planets — now seems to have little in common with the technological marvels that have become widespread today. Rather than focusing on planets and predictions, today’s planetariums are experiential wonders that immerse the visitor in the starry skies and do their best to bring the distant heavens down to Earth for closer inspection. Technology is what now makes it all happen, of course
The smart move is to wait. But the finicky public wants what it wants when it wants it, although it may not be "finished", and may not take too kindly to having to wait. We're still in a first adopters stage and it will probably play out just as VHS vs. Beta or Blu-ray vs. HDDisc did. Expensive.