Melaka Planetarium
Appearance
Malacca Planetarium | |
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Planetarium Melaka | |
General information | |
Type | Planetarium |
Location | Ayer Keroh, Central Malacca, Malacca, Malaysia |
Opening | 10 August 2009 |
Cost | MYR20 million |
Management | Planetarium Melaka Sdn Bhd |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 3 |
Floor area | 0.7 hectares |
The Malacca Planetarium (Malay: Planetarium Melaka) is a planetarium in Ayer Keroh, Central Malacca District, Malacca, Malaysia.[1][2]
History
The planetarium was officiated by Malacca Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam on 10 August 2009. It is the second planetarium opened in Malacca after the Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex in Masjid Tanah.[3]
Architecture
The planetarium was built with the Islamic architecture and a landing UFO with a cost of MYR20 million over an area of 0.7 hectares and 3 floors. It consists of four sections, which are astronomy, outer space, simulation and physics.[4]
Exhibitions
The planetarium exhibits the magnificent cosmos, history of astronomy and astronomers, and also various attractions.
See also
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