The planetarium rests beneath its dark dome after the final show. The doors are closed, the carpet has settled, and the velvet seats hold the last warmth of the evening. Above them, a few artificial stars remain in the black curve of the ceiling. A projector hums quietly at the center, turning the sky with no audience left to watch.

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