With a volcanic stone basement, where a mural is appreciated with the portrait of the scientist, as well as a light vault, the planetarium invites all the inhabitants of the east region of Mexico City and the rest of the country to assist free of charge to the projections that They reveal the mysteries of the universe, the cosmos and the planet Earth. In his enthusiasm to bring new generations to science, the planetarium also gives the small curious and eager for knowledge the possibility of using telescopes to see the stars.
Katya Echazarreta, as an opinion leader and example for girls and boys, inaugurated the planetarium appointed as her in a ceremony in which she narrated her experience traveling to space and motivating the attendees to be more interested in science, said that she would give priority to the teaching and promotion of space, without neglecting the enjoyment of everything that surrounds us.
Where is the planetarium Katya Echazarreta?
The newly opened planetary is within the cultural enclosure called Utopia Libertadon the side of the east peripheral ring, on Río Nilo Street in Lomas de San Lorenzo, Iztapalapa. Entrance is completely free And you can enjoy the activities offered Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m..
Seeing the stars and learning constellations will be possible at the Planetarium Katya Echazarreta.Lucas fish / Pexels.
What can you do at the Planetarium Katya Echazarreta?
The planetarium, faithful in its dissemination approach, offers various projections in its dome, a novel 360 degree room with seats willing radially. Mayan astronomy archeo and Aztec astronomy arched They are two functions that illustrate the knowledge that pre -Hispanic civilizations possessedwhile Life in the Universe and The Solar System with Stellarium They unravel the Secrets of the Universe and the System planetary That the earth travels.
For its part, the Observatory, which works as an annex to the planetarium, makes astronomical knowledge available thanks to the telescopes that night attendees may use every Tuesday and Thursday at night. Study The location of the stars, learn the names of the constellations and observe the moonthe natural star of the planet will be part of the fascinating activities that only the Planetarium Katya Echazarreta Provides.