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Astronomski centar Rijeka

Astronomski centar Rijeka poseban je objekt ove vrste u Hrvatskoj. Otvoren je 2009. iznad grada, u bivšoj utvrdi iz Drugog svjetskog rata. U jednoj od četiri kule utvrde ugrađen je 2001. teleskop, zaštićen pokretnom kupolom. Objekt je danas prvi astronomski centar u Hrvatskoj koji objedinjuje zvjezdarnicu i planetarij. Također, jedini je planetarij u Hrvatskoj i široj regiji s digitalnom tehnologijom. Njegov se program odvija se u sfernoj kupoli, koja može primiti 52 posjetitelja. U njoj se mogu pogledati filmovi i prezentacije posvećene svemirskom beskraju. Planetarij je dio Međunarodne udruge planetarija (International Planetarium Society). Centar raspolaže prostorijama za predavanja i radionice, caffe barom i terasom s panoramskim pogledom na Kvarner. Do njega se može doći gradskim autobusom, što je u takvih objekata rijetko. Građevina je u potpunost prilagođena kretanju osoba smanjene pokretljivosti, a programi su prilagođeni svim dobnim skupinama.

Astronomical Centre Rijeka

The Astronomical Centre Rijeka is the only facility of its kind in Croatia. It was opened in 2009 above the city, in the former fortress which dates back to the Second World War. In 2001 a telescope protected by a mobile dome was installed in one of the four fortress towers. Today it is the first astronomy centre in Croatia that includes both an observatory and a planetarium. It is also the only planetarium in Croatia and the wider region with digital technology. Its programme takes place within a spherical dome which can host up to 52 visitors. Here you can enjoy films and presentations dedicated to the immensity of the universe. The planetarium is part of the International Planetarium Society. The centre includes lecture halls and workshop areas, a bar and a terrace with a panoramic view over the Kvarner Bay. It is reachable by city bus, which is very rare when such facilities are concerned. The building is completely adapted for disabled persons.