Melaka Planetarium
The Melaka Planetarium (Malay: Planetarium Melaka) is a planetarium in Ayer Keroh, Central Melaka District, Melaka, Malaysia.[1][2]
| Melaka Planetarium | |
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Planetarium Melaka | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Planetarium |
| Location | Ayer Keroh, Central Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia |
| Opening | 10 August 2009 |
| Cost | MYR20 million |
| Management | Planetarium Melaka Sdn Bhd |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 3 |
| Floor area | 0.7 hectares |
Melaka Planetarium exhibition hall
History
The planetarium was officiated by Melaka Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam on 10 August 2009. It is the second planetarium opened in Melaka 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.
References
- "Melaka Planetarium". AmazingMelaka.com. Archived from the original on 2011-11-04. Retrieved 2015-02-03.
- http://www.malacca.ws/attractions/melaka-planetarium.htm
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-07-01. Retrieved 2015-07-26.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2009&dt=0811&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Selatan&pg=ws_01.htm
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