Morro Solar Planetarium

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Morro Solar Planetarium, Digital planetarium in Chorrillos district, Lima, Peru.

The Morro Solar Planetarium features a 360-degree digital projection system that displays astronomical phenomena, celestial objects, and coordinate systems from our solar system.

Founded by Peruvian engineers, the planetarium initially operated with an optical projection system designed and constructed by Engineer José Castro Mendívil.

The museum section contains archaeological pieces from the Ichma culture, dioramas, astronomy-related paintings, and artifacts from the Pacific War.

The planetarium opens to the general public on Sundays at 11:30 AM with an entrance fee of 5 Peruvian soles, and visitors should plan their visits during daylight hours.

The facility houses a collection of Lower Cretaceous fossils and various aerolites, enhancing the educational experience of astronomy and natural sciences.

Location: Lima

GPS coordinates: -12.16933,-77.03353

Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:54

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