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With the presence of a representative from the "Mina Dome" planetarium; a scientific film festival was held to mark the 95th anniversary of the Moscow planetarium.
2024/09/27

The Moscow Planetarium, on the occasion of its 95th anniversary, hosted an international festival of popular science films. This event, held from November 7 to 10, aimed to enhance public awareness of science and showcase the creative aspects of cinema in the full-dome format. Representatives from various countries, including Iran, Japan, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, and South Korea, gathered for this event.

According to the public relations department of the Abbas Abad Cultural and Tourism Area, Alireza Mohajeri, the director of the "Mina Dome" planetarium, attended the festival as a representative of Iran. In addition to participating in the programs, he held several meetings with the directors of the Moscow Planetarium and other participating companies. These discussions aimed at exchanging experiences, exploring collaboration opportunities in producing science films, and accessing cinematic equipment.

It is worth mentioning that a collection of science films was showcased at the festival, where science was presented in a simple and engaging manner for the general public using full-dome techniques. This experimental medium can serve as a powerful tool for introducing technologies and scientific achievements to society, and due to its visual impact and high appeal, it can make understanding complex scientific concepts easier for the audience.