PIA Planetarium, Karachi, Science education planetarium in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Pakistan.
The PIA Planetarium contains a Sky-Dome projection system and displays a Boeing 720 AP-AXM aircraft in an adjacent outdoor park setting.
Pakistan International Airlines established this astronomical facility in 1985, marking the beginning of public space education initiatives in Karachi.
The planetarium conducts regular astronomy presentations and science programs for students, teachers, and families from the local community.
Visitors can attend daily shows from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM, with the facility located at Block 15 in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal neighborhood.
The facility combines astronomical education with aviation heritage through its integration of a preserved Boeing 720 aircraft into the complex.
Location: Karachi
GPS coordinates: 24.90310,67.07753
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:54
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