Chilean Planetary, Planetarium in Estación Central, Chile
The Chilean Planetary is an astronomical facility at the university in Estación Central featuring a dome with projection capabilities that display cosmic phenomena. The system presents stars, planets, and space events to help visitors understand the universe.
The Universidad de Santiago de Chile founded this facility in 1985 to advance public education in space sciences. The location was established to support research and learning about the cosmos.
It serves Santiago as an important hub where school groups explore astronomy and connect with modern space topics in a shared learning environment. Visitors can observe young learners actively participating in science programs that bring celestial concepts to life.
The site is wheelchair accessible, allowing all visitors to comfortably enjoy the dome presentations. Online booking for shows is available, making planning convenient.
The facility features specialized programs such as 'Despegue!' and 'Bot y Lu: El escape del agujero negro', which introduce children to space concepts in creative ways. These shows use characters and adventure stories to make complex astronomical ideas understandable.
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