Planetarium in Minsk, Science education center in Minsk, Belarus
The Planetarium in Minsk occupies a circular building within the Palace of Children and Youth, featuring a projection dome and educational displays about astronomy and space exploration. Visitors learn about celestial bodies and phenomena in this dedicated space.
This facility opened on July 29, 1965, during the Soviet era and was designed with Modernist architectural principles of that time. The building reflects the design choices popular in public institutions during that period.
The planetarium is a laboratory of the intellectual creativity department of the Palace of Children and Youth. On 1 November 2008 an astronomy lovers' club called "Ash-nyu" was founded here. Its programme includes Astronomy Days, Cosmonautics Days, Star News, "Sky for Two" and "Star Wedding" sessions, plus exhibitions.
The center is easily found in the city center and operates throughout most of the week. Check in advance which shows are available during your planned visit.
The observatory tower stands 6 metres tall with a 6-metre diameter, and part of its roof slides open for the telescope. A 130 mm Carl Zeiss refractor with a 1950 mm focal length and 300× magnification sits inside, reached by a spiral staircase winding around the cylinder. Visitors observe celestial objects there under staff guidance.
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