Aktobe Planetarium, Planetarium in Aktobe, Kazakhstan.
Description
Aktobe Planetarium is an astronomical facility featuring a circular hall beneath a 10-meter dome that recreates the night sky above. The space displays celestial phenomena including solar eclipses, meteor showers, and the movements of stars and planets.
History
The facility was constructed in 1967 by Moscow specialists and opened on January 3 of that year at the intersection of Nekrasov and Frunze Streets in Pioneer Park. It remained the only astronomical institution of its kind in the nation for decades after its opening.
Culture
The planetarium serves as a gathering place where visitors come together to explore the cosmos and share in educational presentations about space. It has become a destination where people of all ages connect over their curiosity about what lies beyond Earth.
Practical
The facility offers educational programs and presentations throughout the year tailored for students, adults, and general audiences. Check in advance for program schedules to plan your visit accordingly and make the most of your time there.
Did you know?
Between its opening and 2012, the planetarium attracted approximately 1.5 million visitors over several decades. This visitor count demonstrates how the institution became central to astronomical education and public curiosity about space in the region.
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