The Philippine Planetarium, A Source of Astronomical Information

 

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PHILIPPINE PLANETARIUM

 

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The idea of putting up a modern Planetarium in Manila was conceived in 1970’s by the former National Museum Director Godofredo Alcasid Sr. with the assistance of Mr. Maximo P. Sacro, Jr. of the Philippine Weather bureau (now PAGASA) and one of the founders of the Philippine Astronomical Society (PAS).

 

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Construction of the building started in 1974 and took nine months to finish it. It was formally inaugurated on October 8, 1975. The Planetarium is located between the Reading Center and Chinese Garden at the Luneta Park.

 

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Affirming its establishment was Presidential Decree No. 804-A that was issued on September 30, 1975. The Planetarium’s primary function is to disseminate astronomical information through planetarium shows, lectures, demonstrations, exhibits and actual celestial observations. The unique feature of the Planetarium is the true-to-life showing of astronomical bodies that captures the interest and tickles the imagination of viewers. The Planetarium main apparatus, the GM-15 Goto Planetarium Projector was acquired through the Japanese Reparation Program in the Philippines.

 

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Through the years, improvements have been made in the Planetarium building.

 

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