Hayden Planetarium, Space science center in Manhattan, United States.
The Hayden Planetarium features a spherical theater with digital projection systems that display astronomical phenomena across its domed ceiling.
The planetarium opened in 1935 through funding from Charles Hayden and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to advance public understanding of space science.
The facility presents numerous educational programs about celestial bodies, space exploration, and astronomical discoveries for students and general audiences.
Located within the American Museum of Natural History, the planetarium welcomes visitors every day from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM with full wheelchair access.
The Space Theater contains a custom-made Zeiss star projector that reproduces the night sky with 20 million celestial objects at multiple distances.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1935
Founders: Reconstruction Finance Corporation, Charles Hayden
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:30
Phone: +12127695100
Website: http://haydenplanetarium.org
GPS coordinates: 40.78140,-73.97332
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:03
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