Planetario Luis Enrique Erro, Science museum and planetarium in Zacatenco, Mexico City, Mexico.
The planetarium uses 150 projectors to display celestial bodies, including the Sun, Moon, planets and stars visible from Earth at any time point.
Opened in January 1967, the planetarium honors Luis Enrique Erro Soler, a Mexican astronomer who discovered 20 variable stars and established the Tonantzintla Observatory.
The facility features a large mural depicting astronomical milestones and offers educational programs connecting Maya archaeology with celestial observations throughout Mexican history.
The planetarium welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with general admission at 40 pesos and reduced rates at 30 pesos.
The Carl Zeiss Mark IV projector contains 29,000 pieces and simulates celestial movements across a time span from 10,000 BC to 15,000 AD.
Location: Mexico City
Inception: February 6, 2010
Official opening: January 1, 1967
Website: http://planetario.ipn.mx
GPS coordinates: 19.49678,-99.13989
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:58
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