Bisnis.com, JAKARTA – If you are an astronomy lover and also travelingit is a pleasure to visit a region that has some of the best plantariums in its country.
In the world there are several planetarium which will surely leave you in awe of what you see.
Not only sophistication, but also the ability to see things that were unthinkable.
Here is a list of the best planetariums in the world that you should visit as a sky lover, as reported by The Times of India:
1. Nagoya City Science Museum, Nagoya City, Japan
Located in the city of Nagoya, Japan, it is one of the largest planetariums in the world. Opened in 1962 and entered the Guinness Book of Records in 2011. It is also one of the most qualitative planetariums in the world. The diameter of the dome is 35 m, while it has about 350 seats. The planetarium represents modern technological advancements and futuristic technology.
2. Hayden Planetarium, New York
Considered one of New York’s top attractions, the planetarium opened in 1935. The architects of the planetarium call it the “Cosmic Cathedral.” It is part of the American Museum of Natural History and is located in New York’s Central Park. The planetarium is built as a spherical structure, and while the upper part is devoted to space shows, the lower part presents the Birth of the Universe, the “Big Bang Theater”.
3. L’Hemisferic, Valencia, Spain
Located in the center of the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, it was founded in 1998. The structure of this planetarium resembles a giant eye. The famous Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava designed this spectacular architecture. The lower part of the building is covered with a glass water basin and has an area of approximately 13,000 m2. The center of the building, i.e. the eyeball, is 110 m long.
5. China Science and Technology Museum, Beijing
Consisting of a 3D theatre, this planetarium is located at the Museum of Natural Sciences in Beijing. Its 3D cinema gives spectators a feeling of free fall. It is the first planetarium in the world to use a laser and an Omnimax protection system. To discover and observe stars and planets in high definition in real time, this planetarium is the best choice. In total, the planetarium has 442 seats, and the diameter of the dome is 30 m.
6. Albert Einstein Planetarium, Washington DC
Founded in 1976, the Albert Einstein Planetarium is located at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. It is included in the list of the best science museums and the best planetariums in the world. In 2014 the planetarium installed some awesome features and one of them was the new high quality 8k all-digital Dome system. With the best technology in the field of arts, it is one of the main attractions of the country.
7. Galileo Galilei Planetarium, Buenos Aires, Argentina
This iconic planetarium is located in the city park, Bosques de Palermo, in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. This planetarium was designed by Enrique Jan who originally wanted to look like a UFO. It consists of 360 seats, and the diameter of the dome is 20 m. It is also known as Planetario and has many awesome features like robots and 4D technology. The interior is designed based on astronomy, mathematics and geometry. It also has an in-house museum and hosts interactive audiovisual shows.
8. Adler Planetarium, Illinois, Chicago
The Adler Planetarium was founded in 1930 and is one of the oldest planetariums in the world, as it was the first planetarium to be built in America. It consists of three advanced theaters, the Samuel C. Theater, the Definiti Theater and the Grainger Sky Theater. It hosts a number of science fairs and summer camps for children. This planetarium updates with changing science, so you’ll have something new to explore each time you visit.
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