Volgograd Planetarium
14 Gagarin Street, Volgograd, Russia
Description:
Volgograd Planetarium is one of the largest and most beautiful planetariums in the country.
Lecturers conduct classes in the form of live, teaching stories under a mesmerizing starry sky. It was opened sixty-six years ago. The authors of the project are architects V. Simbirtsev and M. Khomutov. The sculptural group “Peace” by Vera Mukhina is a pride among the decorations of the planetarium. This is the last work of the great sculptor.
The star hall of the Volgograd planetarium can accommodate four hundred and fifty spectators. In the hall there is a huge domed screen, which creates the effect of a living starry sky. There is also a projection apparatus, with its help you can see comets, auroras, sunset, dawn and much more, and it also allows you to create a feeling of being in outer space.
There is a planetarium on 14 Gagarin Street. Works every day. All questions about the visit can be asked by phone 24-18-72.