Bibliotheca Alexandrina Planetarium, Modern science center and planetarium in Alexandria, Egypt.
The Planetarium Science Center features a digital dome theater that projects astronomical shows using advanced Digistar 3 technology for immersive space exploration.
The center opened in 2002 as part of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina complex, built near the location of the ancient Library of Alexandria.
The History of Science Museum within the center documents scientific discoveries from ancient Egypt, Hellenistic Alexandria, and the Arab-Muslim civilization periods.
Visitors can participate in hands-on science experiments at the ALEXploratorium, which includes interactive exhibitions and educational workshops throughout the year.
The center produced Sky of Alexandria in 2008, marking the first planetarium show created entirely in Africa and the Middle East.
GPS coordinates: 31.20897,29.90817
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:48
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