点评:I was a member and a huge fan of the Strasenburgh Planetarium back in 1972, so returning after more than 50 years was a nostalgic experience.
Back then, the planetarium felt truly special. I remember attending concerts where the band performed behind the dome. With the lights off, they were completely hidden while the stars were projected overhead, creating a unique effect that was unforgettable. The theater also had comfortable reclining seats, and the star projector itself was the centerpiece. For its time, the projected night sky was remarkably realistic and made every show memorable.
On this visit, I was disappointed by how much had changed. The original star projector has been retired from regular use and now serves mainly as a display piece, although I understand it is occasionally operated for special programs. The current digital projection system didn’t provide the same crisp, realistic view of the night sky that I remembered. I also found the replacement seating far less comfortable than the original reclining chairs as mentioned in the review below.
I understand that maintaining a facility like this is expensive and that upgrades require funding. Even so, I left feeling that some of the planetarium’s original charm and sense of wonder had been lost. I hope future renovations will improve both the seating and the presentation while preserving the history that made this place so memorable.
Visited in 2026 after last visiting in 1972.
翻译:1972年时,我是斯特拉森伯格天文馆的会员,也是它的忠实粉丝。时隔50多年后再次造访,真是一次充满怀旧情怀的体验。
那时,这座天文馆给人感觉格外特别。我还记得自己曾参加过在穹顶下举办的音乐会——灯光熄灭后,乐队成员完全隐没在黑暗中,而头顶则投射着繁星点点,那种效果实在令人难忘。此外,剧院里还设有舒适的可调节躺椅。星象投影仪本身则是整个装置的核心。在当时,它所投射出的夜空效果极为逼真,让每一场演出都令人难忘。
这次参观时,我却因变化之大而感到失望。原本的星象投影仪已不再用于常规演出,现在主要作为陈列品展出;不过据我所知,它偶尔也会在特别节目中重新启用。而现在的数字投影系统则无法呈现出同样清晰、逼真的效果。这是我记忆中那个逼真的夜空景象。不过,正如下面这条评论所述,我发现替换后的座椅远不如原来的可调节躺椅舒适。
我明白维护这样的设施成本很高,升级也需要资金支持。即便如此,离开时我还是觉得天文馆原本的魅力与奇妙感已然有所流失。我希望今后的翻修能既改善座位条件与展示效果,又能保留让这个地方如此令人难忘的历史底蕴。
我上一次参观是在1972年,这次则是在2026年。