{
  "id": 354801,
  "title": "Katara to screen free planetarium shows throughout August",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/katara-to-screen-free-planetarium-shows-throughout-august",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-09T06:19:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/09/08/2026/katara-to-screen-free-planetarium-shows-throughout-august"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - The Cultural Village Foundation's Katara will offer free planetarium shows throughout August, inviting families and individuals to explore the cosmos through immersive full-dome presentations.\n\nThese screenings are scheduled for Tuesdays, with the first showing The Perfect Little Planet at 5pm, followed by The Great Solar System Adventure at 6pm. On August 18, guests can enjoy Stars at 5pm, then Polaris 3D Show at 6pm. The final shows, on August 25, will present The Zula Patrol Show at 5pm and The Great Solar System Adventure at 6pm.\n\nBoth English and Arabic versions of each show are available, making them accessible to all age groups. Tickets are free but limited in quantity, so online booking through the Katara website is required, with e-tickets available one day prior to each event. Attendees are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes before the show to complete registration.\n\nThe Al Thuraya Planetarium, located within Katara, spans 2,240 square meters and boasts a 22-meter screen and advanced digital projectors. This state-of-the-art facility caters to both children and adults, offering an engaging and educational experience. The planetarium takes its name from the Pleiades star cluster, a significant celestial body in Arab astronomy for centuries.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation – Katara will host a series of free movie screenings at the Al Thuraya Planetarium in Building 41 throughout August, offering visitors of all ages an opportunity to explore space and astronomy through immersive full-dome presentations.</p> <p>The screenings will be held on upcoming Tuesdays. On August 11 the programme will feature two shows with The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}