Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, Science museum at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, United States.
The Kika Silva Pla Planetarium features advanced projection technology to display astronomical phenomena and celestial objects for educational presentations and community programs.
The planetarium opened in September 2006 through funding from John Pla and Amy Howard, becoming the first astronomy education facility in North Central Florida.
The facility engages students and community members through interactive astronomy shows, scientific presentations, and educational programs that explore space and physics.
Visitors can attend daily shows for $5, while Santa Fe College students, faculty, staff, and children under four years receive free admission to regular presentations.
The planetarium presents full-dome shows from international institutions, covering topics from Mars exploration to universal phenomena throughout the academic year.
Location: Gainesville
Inception: September 2006
Website: https://sfcollege.edu/planetarium
GPS coordinates: 29.68190,-82.43310
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:10
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