This is an interactive course in which you can learn all about the planets in our solar system. Flash is required to play this content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click on a question below to see the answer.Where is the planetarium located?
The Durenday Planetarium is a virtual organization that exists solely on the Internet. There is no physical site associated
with the project. The curator lives in Central Florida, in the United States.
When did the planetarium open?
The planetarium officially opens in the spring of 2014. It is currently operating in beta form as content is added.
Where did the name "Durendal" came from?
Durendal (most likely from the French "durer") means "to endure". Durendal is the sword of Charlemagne's paladin Roland in the
literary cycle known as the Matter of France. The origin of the sword received various accounts - several of the works of the
Matter of France, however, agree that the sword was forged by Wayland the Smith, who is commonly cited as a maker of romantic
weapons. According to the Song of Roland, the sword is brought by an angel to Charlemagne, who gives it to Roland. According to
Ludovico Ariosto's Orlando Furioso it once belonged to Hector of Troy, and was given to Roland by Malagigi. The curator's
middle name is Roland.
Is the Durendal Planetarium free?
Yes, the site is completely free to use as an educational resource. All of the information here has been researched from online,
and no physical observations have been made by Durendal.
Can I provide feedback to the Durendal Planetarium?
Certainly! If you see an error or omission, please let us know, and we'll research and make any need corrections as soon
as possible.
