Ludiver, Science center and planetarium in La Hague, France

Ludiver is a science center with a planetarium in Normandy that takes visitors on journeys through space using advanced projection systems. The facility has several areas for different types of shows and observations, ranging from film screenings to live demonstrations of celestial events.

Ludiver opened in May 2000 on the Lande du Pivot in Tonneville, now part of the commune of La Hague. It is run by the Cotentin agglomeration community. Its name contracts the French words ludique and univers, setting the tone for a facility meant to present astronomy in a playful way.

The name Ludiver combines the French words "ludique" (playful) and "univers" (universe), matching the centre's aim of presenting astronomy in a playful way since it opened in May 2000. Activities are designed for all ages, with programmes for children from 3 years old.

Ludiver stands on the Lande du Pivot in Tonneville, a delegated commune of La Hague, and is run by the Cotentin agglomeration community. The Jardin céleste, a two-hectare park with a playground and photographs of the Universe, is open freely and looks out over the world's largest artificial roadstead. The planetarium dome seats 86, the amphitheatre 100, and activities are offered for children from age 3.

Ludiver owns a computerised 600 mm telescope, and its Celestial Garden is a free 2-hectare park with a playground and photographs of the Universe, looking out over the world's largest artificial roadstead. The name Ludiver blends the French words ludique and univers.