Planetarium of Bogotá, Science museum and planetarium in Centro Internacional, Colombia.
The Planetarium of Bogotá is a science museum featuring a dome theater where digital projections display celestial bodies and astronomical phenomena. The building houses exhibition halls, an astronomy library, and multiple spaces dedicated to teaching about space and science.
The museum opened in 1969 as an initiative to bring scientific education to the city and help people learn about astronomy. Its founding marked an important moment in how the city began to share knowledge about space and science.
The building's name is written across its fascia as "PLANETARIO DE BOGOTA". Inside, the Astroteca is a public library devoted to astronomy, and the Sala Oriol Rangel hosts concerts and theatre. Observation sessions use telescopes set up on the building's terrace.
The museum is located in the city center and is open most days of the week with guided tours and educational programs. It is wise to check ahead if you plan to visit with a group or bring children, as shows can fill up quickly.
Since 2003 the planetarium has permanently displayed the Colombia lunar sample displays, gifted by the United States federal government to the people of Colombia. The plaque and moon rock are easy to walk past on the way to the dome theater.
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