Planetarium On The Go
planetarium shows, telescopes & meteorites
let us take you on a journey to the stars
A unique Mobile Planetarium with a fixed dome and chairs for the spectators. Its main feature is the high quality projection screen 6m in diameter and 57 square meters in surface area!
An event consists of planetarium shows along with telescope observations and meteorites which you can hold in your hand.
We can come anywhere in the world if invited providing a unique educational experience.Â
Add a WOW factor to your school or event!
Stargazing Nights
With our new technology telescopes you can observe deep sky objects – star clusters, nebulae, other distant galaxies –Â even from urban environments.
Prepare to be amazed!
Meteoritesâď¸
On Planetarium events we show you meteorites you can hold in your hand, pieces that fell to Earth from space!
Around the World with Planetarium on the Go!
Every year we cover a distance longer than Earthâs perimeter – 40,000 km – bringing space exploration to every corner of Greece and anywhere in the World if invited!
By showing the fascinating discoveries in space exploration, it both inspires and educates people of all ages about our surroundings â the Earth itself and our place in the Universe.
In a time when quality science education is more important than ever, a scientifically literate public is an essential part of the progress of any country.
Member of the International Planetarium Society (IPS)
Our team
Nicolas Matsopoulos
Astronomer
Nicolas Matsopoulos has degrees in Shipbuilding, Natural Sciences (BSc), Science Communication (MSc) and in Education (MEd). For 41 years astronomer at the National Observatory of Athens.
Theofanis Matsopoulos
FullDome movies producer
Theofanis Matsopoulos specializes in Planetarium Film Production, FullDome Cinematography, Giant Screen Documentary Production, Visual Science Communication, 3D animation and Astrophotography.
He collaborates with world-famous organizations as European Southern Observatory (ESO), European Space Agency (ESA) and National Science Foundation (NSF) / AURA – Noirlab.
âHe has created and directed documentaries for planetariums which are presented in planetariums all over the world and have been translated into more than 30 languages.
Konstantinos Sakkas
Planetarium Director
Konstantinos Sakkas has a degree in Civil Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens. Founder of Planetarium On The Go, Zagori Observatory and Ioannina Amateur Astronomy Association
Christos Sakkas
Project Manager
Christos Sakkas has degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Patras and MSC Engineering Project Management from University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. Founder of Planetarium On The Go
Sotiris Karkantelos
Astronomer
Sotiris Karkantelos, an amateur astronomer since his teenage years, studied Physics at the University of Ioannina Greece and is a postgraduate student of âAstrophysics and Cosmologyâ at the University of Padua, Italy.
“Space isn’t remote at all. It’s only an hour’s drive away if your car could go straight upwards” Sir Fred Hoyle, 1915-2001, British astronomer
“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known” Carl Sagan, 1934-1996, American astronomer
All shows are available in English. Some in more than 20 languages.
discover the mysteries of the universe
learn about the exciting discoveries in space exploration
