Planetarium Negara, National planetarium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The Planetarium Negara features a large blue dome structure situated on a hill within the Lake Gardens, spanning 120,000 square feet of space.
Construction of the complex began in 1990 with Japanese government support of 5 million ringgit, leading to its official opening by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in 1994.
The facility maintains permanent exhibits about space science, including the Arianne IV space engine used to launch Malaysia's first satellite, MEASAT 1.
The planetarium operates from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM with hourly shows starting at 10:00 AM, offering free gallery entry and film screenings at 12 ringgit for adults.
The grounds contain replicas of ancient observatories, including interpretations of the Jai Singh Observatory and a reproduction of Stonehenge, connected to the National Museum.
Opening Hours: 09:00-16:30; Monday off
Phone: +60322734301
Email: webmaster@angkasa.gov.my
Website: https://planetariumnegara.gov.my
GPS coordinates: 3.13949,101.68930
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:54
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