New Digital Dome launches in Joburg
After major refurbishments, the old Johannesburg Planetarium relaunches as the state-of-the-art Wits Anglo American Digital Dome - a multidisciplinary facility of infinite possibilities that will forever change how South Africans teach, research, and engage with science, technology, business, sport, the humanities and the arts.
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After 64 years, the Johannesburg Planetarium has been upgraded featuring 10 new cutting-edge high-resolution digital projectors. Says Professor Zeblon Vilakazi: “It is a proud moment as Wits is taking an incredible lead in renewing and reimagining the Digital Dome to inspire future generations, and open up the infinite possibilities that our world has to offer them.”
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New Digital Dome launches in Joburg
After major refurbishments, the old Johannesburg Planetarium has been transformed into the state-of-the-art Wits Anglo American Digital Dome.
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Seeing stars in a whole new light
After 64 years, the Johannesburg Planetarium has been upgraded featuring new cutting-edge digital projectors that will enhance its role in science education.
12 November 2024
This edition of Wits in 60 seconds is dedicated to the new Wits Anglo American Digital Dome. This state-of-the-art space, which will open to the public in February 2025, offers a 360° immersive experience with shows for all ages. Beyond entertainment, it’s a modern teaching venue and collaborative research hub, where scientists and students can explore fields like big data, astrophysics, digital arts, microbiology, and precision medicine. Read more at www.wits.ac.za/news for a glimpse into this place of infinite possibilities and visit the Digital Dome website for more information.
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