The PAGASA Planetarium is a planetarium within the grounds of the PAGASA Science Garden situated along Agham Road in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.[1] It is operated and owned by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
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| Coordinates | 14°38′41″N 121°02′36″E / 14.6446°N 121.0432°E |
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| Type | Planetarium |
| Owner | Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration |
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| Status | Completed |
| Location | PAGASA Science Garden |
| Address | Agham Road |
| Town or city | Quezon City |
| Country | Philippines |
| Inaugurated | September 1977 |
The planetarium was built in September 1977.[2] The facility is managed by PAGASA's Astronomy Research and Development Section (AsRDS) and Atmospheric, Geophysical and Space Sciences Branch (AGSSB). The planetarium has a maximum capacity of 100 people.[3]
In 1999, the AsRDS acquired a mobile planetarium which can be transported to areas outside Manila upon request.[3] The mobile planetarium has a maximum capacity of 50 people.[4]
Minor renovations were done in 2005, which included the replacement of chairs which were in poor condition.[3]
Major renovations were done in 2024. The 90-seater planetarium under Administrator Nathaniel Servando showcases arrays of posters and astronomical images, like the sun's life cycle, supernovas, and astronomical seasons. It also hosts educational shows and lectures, including the National Astronomy Week and 100 Hours of Astronomy.[5]
See also
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edit- ^ Flores, Helen (February 15, 2016). "Pagasa offers free planetarium shows". Philippine Star. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ "Astronomy in the Philippines - Historical Background". Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Astronomy in the Philippines - Resources". Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ "Planetarium". Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ Chan, Katherine (September 15, 2024). "What to expect at newly renovated PAGASA Planetarium in Quezon City". Rappler. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
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