Ibirapuera Planetarium - Sao Paulo, Brazil
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saopaulo1
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The Planetarium building which is shaped like a flying saucer,has a 40 ft diameter dome. It was the first Planetarium in the Southern Hemisphere. It's located in Ibirapuera Park.
Waymark Code: WM1750
Location: Brazil
Date Posted: 02/07/2007
Views: 127
The park opened on January 26, 1957. It gets 350,000 visitors a year. It was designed by Eduardo Corona, Roberto G. Tibau e Antônio Carlos Pitombo, and modeled after 50s' architecture. Afer 7 years closed for renovation, the planetarium opened again in 2006.
Name: Planetario do Ibirpuera or Planetario Muncipal
Location/Address:
Ibirapuera Park
Sao Paulo, SP Brazil
01410-020
Web Site: [Web Link]
Type/Specialty: Planetarium
Theater: Domed
Admission Fee: R$5
Telephone Number: Not listed
Agency/Ownership: Not listed
Educational programs: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Gift Shop: Not Listed
Cafe/Restaurant: Not listed
Other Features: Not listed
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