Cosmorama

/ˌkɒzməˈrɑːmə/ noun

Definition

A panoramic or 360-degree view of the world or cosmos; an optical device or display showing a comprehensive view of global or cosmic scenes.

Etymology

From Greek kosmos (world) + -rama (from Greek horama, view). The word became popular in the 19th century to describe popular visual attractions in museums and exhibition halls.

Kelly Says

Before movies and VR, the cosmorama was the ultimate immersive experience—people would pay to stand in the center of a building and see paintings of places from around the world or astronomical scenes wrapped around them.

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