Because of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the ESO Supernova is currently closed. We apologise for this inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you again soon.

See our announcement for full information.

A New Supernova over Munich

An architecturally stunning venue for your events

State of the art digital planetarium

Inspiring younger generations to appreciate and understand the Universe around us

Bringing ESO’s telescopes from Chile to you

Experience the Universe

Curriculum-based educational workshops for students and teachers

Science in School: Issue 52 now available

The latest issue of the free digital magazine Science in School is available. This European journal for science teachers offers up-to-date information on cutting-edge science, teaching materials, science education projects, interviews with inspiring scientists and teachers, reviews of books, and ...

AstroEdu 2019 Conference Proceedings Released

The IAU has released the proceedings of the inaugural AstroEdu Conference, which was held from 16 to 18 September 2019 at the ESO Supernova in Garching, Munich, Germany. Comprising 21 complete papers and 101 abstracts from 81 authors, the proceedings ...

ESO participates virtually in this year’s Girls’ Day

On 22 April 2021, ESO will participate in Germany’s Girls’ Day activities, in which technology companies, universities and research organisations open their doors virtually to female school students to give them an insight into scientific and technological professions — encouraging ...

ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre to remain closed until May 2021

Further to the latest government advice and the rising number of COVID-19 cases across Bavaria, and since the planetarium falls into the same category as cinemas/theatres, the ESO Supernova will unfortunately remain closed, most likely until May 2021.

New planetarium show: Unseen Universe — look at the sky with superhuman eyes

Produced in association with ESO, the show brings you a spectacular look into new telescope technology

How do astronomers explore the Universe beyond the human senses? The newest show included in the ESO Supernova programme offers an insight into the greatest revolution in astronomy since the invention of the telescope.

New at the ESO Supernova: “Beyond the Sun” Planetarium Show

The story of a little girl who explores the Universe to find exoplanets, now available in German

The ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre programme will feature a new show called “Beyond the Sun”, focused on the delights and mysteries of exoplanet hunting.

We are unfortunately currently closed.

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The building is donated by the Klaus Tschira Stiftung.

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Data2Dome Planetarium System

Data2Dome Planetarium System

Behind the scenes at ESO: Showing you the road to the stars

Behind the scenes at ESO: Showing you the road to the stars

Total Solar Eclipse 2019

Total Solar Eclipse 2019

From Earth to the Universe

From Earth to the Universe

Contribute to the ESO Supernova

Contribute to the ESO Supernova

Your events at the ESO Supernova

Your events at the ESO Supernova

The ESO Supernova in Numbers

4980 m² Net area

2192 m² Exhibition area

14 Metres diameter planetarium dome

25° Planetarium inclination

109 Planetarium seats

17.4 Metres building height

50 000–100 000 Per year visitor capacity

28. April 2018 Opening date