For the 60th anniversary of Baader Planetarium, an official corporate film has been produced for the first time. It not only shows which products and systems are developed and manufactured in Mammendorf, but above all how work is done at Baader Planetarium: with technical precision, close cooperation and a team that accompanies astronomical projects from the initial idea through to the completed installation.

What does Baader Planetarium do?

This question cannot be answered solely by looking at products, technical data or individual projects. Behind the company are many different areas that are closely interconnected: development, engineering, production, assembly, project planning, sales, marketing, service and support.

The new corporate film provides insight into precisely this working environment. It takes viewers through workshops, production areas, offices and the telescope integration center at the Mammendorf site. In doing so, it shows how technical requirements are transformed into concrete solutions – from optical and mechanical components through to complete, turnkey observatory systems.

On the occasion of the company’s 60th anniversary, the film does not primarily look back (please see our Baader Timeline for this), but instead shows what defines Baader Planetarium today: experience spanning three generations, short lines of communication between the individual specialist departments, and a working environment in which technical precision and personal responsibility come together.

Development, production and worldwide projects

The film shows various stages of the work carried out at Baader Planetarium: the production of in-house components, the manufacture of observatory domes, the integration of large telescope systems, and the preparation of complex projects for customers worldwide.

Many of these projects begin long before the actual installation. Planning, coordination, engineering and testing are crucial steps in creating a system that ultimately operates reliably – even under demanding conditions. Baader Planetarium accompanies such projects from the initial idea and technical implementation through to ongoing operation.

The range extends from solutions for private observatories and educational institutions to applications in research, New Space applications and professional astronomy. Baader components and integrated systems are now in use worldwide – in observatories, scientific institutions and international organizations.

People, cooperation and responsibility

In addition to technology and production, the corporate film also shows the people behind Baader Planetarium. Complex astronomical systems are not created by machines, components and design data alone, but through experience, coordination and teamwork.

The footage provides insight into various areas of work and shows colleagues carrying out tasks that usually take place behind the scenes. This look behind the scenes was particularly important to us for the film: it shows how much care, communication and responsibility goes into every project.

For the corporate film, even our in-house 4.2 m slit dome was polished back to its former glory

The atmosphere within the company also plays an important role. Trust, appreciation and good cooperation are part of our daily work – in production as well as in project meetings, service and development. If you would like to become part of our team, you can find our current job vacancies here.

Behind the scenes: How the film was made

For the filming, Baader Planetarium was accompanied over several days in different areas. Filming took place, among other locations, in dome and CNC production, in the telescope integration center, in office and meeting situations, and during interviews with employees and management.

The following behind-the-scenes images show impressions from the shoot: camera and lighting setups, footage in the workshop and assembly areas, interview situations and moments from production. They provide an additional insight into the making of the film and show how many individual scenes, perspectives and work steps were ultimately brought together to create one overall picture.

Many thanks to Ventisse

We would like to express our sincere thanks to the film crew and the production company Ventisse – creative agency for film & music for their professional cooperation, careful preparation and execution of this project. The film shows Baader Planetarium up close – technically, authentically and with an eye for the people who shape the company.

Watch the new corporate film now and gain insight into development, production, integration and teamwork at Baader Planetarium.