Kharkiv planetarium

Kharkiv Planetarium is an astronomy facility where large dome projections display celestial events and cosmic phenomena for audiences below. The site also contains exhibition areas with spacecraft replicas and materials for exploring space and scientific discovery.

The structure was built in 1915 as a place of worship and later converted to serve astronomy in 1957. This transformation reflected a shift toward scientific education and turned the space into a center for astronomical research and public learning.

The building honors its past as a Jewish synagogue while now serving as a center for science education and cosmic discovery. Visitors can sense how a sacred space was repurposed to share knowledge about the stars and universe with the public.

Visitors can enter the main dome area to experience sky shows and view the space models collection throughout the day. It helps to check the schedule beforehand, as program times may vary depending on visitor numbers or special events happening at the venue.

The facility received a cutting-edge projector in 1974 that made it the first computer-automated astronomy dome in the Soviet Union at that time. This technical advancement allowed for far more precise and detailed sky displays than were previously possible in the region.

Location: Kharkiv

Inception: 1957

Architects: Tsaune Yulii Semenovich

Website: http://planetarium-kharkov.org

GPS coordinates: 49.99591,36.22838

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:47