How long does Stella Nova last?

The presentation lasts about 60 minutes and offers a compact, dense journey through the cosmos.

What age is the event suitable for?

The event is aimed at adults and children aged around 10 years.

When should you be there?

Entry begins 30 minutes before the presentation starts. Late entry is not possible.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular admission is 12 euros. There are also discounts and other ticket options available.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the presentation takes place in the planetarium.

Are there accessibility notes?

PLANET KA informs about accessibility and visitor information on its website. For specific questions, it is worth checking the official notes before the visit.

Stella Nova at PLANET KA: Cosmic Images, Knowledge, and Wonder in Karlsruhe

Name: NEW: Stella Nova at PLANET KA Karlsruhe
Start: 2026-09-11T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-11T20:00:00+02:00
Location: PLANET KA Planetarium Karlsruhe

Stella Nova: A Journey to the Origins of Stardust

With Stella Nova, PLANET KA in Karlsruhe invites you to an impressive art experience of knowledge: a 60-minute presentation that combines astronomy, cosmos, and aesthetic experience into a dense exhibition atmosphere. The production from the planetariums in Lucerne and Freiburg offers a fascinating view of stellar death, element formation, and the question of how our lives ultimately emerge from the universe.

When a star ends, the story begins anew

At the center is the nova, a rare celestial event in which a white dwarf in the constellation Corona Borealis explosively brightens. Previously, such brightness was seen as the birth of a new star. Today, science describes it as the end of a star's life. It is precisely from this tension between historical wonder and modern knowledge that the presentation gains its strength.

Science as a Sensuous Observation of Art

Stella Nova works with the visual language of the planetarium: light, space, and projection create an immersive installation that makes cosmic processes tangible. The observation of the work follows not only data and facts but also the experience of scale, time, and infinity. This creates an access to astrophysics that appeals to adults as well as children from about 10 years old.

Education, Wonder, and Cosmic Perspective

The event is suitable for anyone who wants to combine cultural education with scientific curiosity. Naked-eye visible novae and supernovae remain a rarity over millennia; it is precisely for this reason that the entire drama of the sky condenses into a special moment of insight. Those who want not only to see the stars but also to understand them will find in this planetarium production a precise and at the same time poetic approach to the formation of elements.

Visitor Experience at PLANET KA

Entry begins 30 minutes before the start of the presentation. Late entry is not possible, and unused tickets expire without replacement. The clear organization matches the concentrated character of the presentation and creates a calm setting for an intense art experience in the darkness of the dome.

Conclusion: Stella Nova offers an impressive evening in Karlsruhe between science, visual power, and existential vastness. Anyone excited about astronomy, cosmos, and cultural education should experience this presentation live.