title: THE ROLE OF THE PLANETARIUM IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF ASTRONOMICAL AND SPACE EDUCATION
abstract: The planetarium is one of the first inventions that provide an explanation of the structure and dynamics of space objects. There are over 4,000 planetariums in the world, 16 of which are in Bulgaria. The planetarium in the city of Smolyan is one of the largest scientific and educational institutions with a cultural focus. The institution provides diversity and explores the science of space in an interactive and accessible way. By combining digital technologies, interactive demonstrations, curren