PAGASA Planetarium
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 | 14.6446°N 121.0432°E |
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| Type | Planetarium |
| Owner | Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration |
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| Status | Complete |
| 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 in areas outside Manila upon request.[3] The mobile planetarium has a maximum capacity of 50 people.[4]
Minor renovations were done in 2005 which includes the replacement of chairs which were in poor condition.[3]
See also
References
- Flores, Helen (15 February 2016). "Pagasa offers free planetarium shows". Philippine Star. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- "Astronomy in the Philippines - Historical Background". Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- "Astronomy in the Philippines - Resources". Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- "Planetarium". Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. Retrieved 19 August 2016.