If you are interested in learning more about the astronomical objects and celestial bodies then a visit to the Beijing Planetarium is must. It not only attracts science enthusiasts but also sightseeing tourists. It is one of the top rated Beijing tourist attractions, which receives large number of tourists. Your Beijing tours can be more interesting with your visit to the Beijing Planetarium.
Beijing Planetarium was built in September 1957 and is one-of its-kind in China that attracts many visitors. It is located at the Xizhimenwai Avenue of Beijing and is easy to reach. It houses both the old planetarium and new planetarium. It is one of the most fascinating spots and especially amuses the children's. You can find interesting exhibits here and astronomical instruments housed in the planetarium.
The architectural structure of the planetarium is truly remarkable. The cupola measures 23.5 meters in diameter and is the main attraction at the entire complex. While on BeIjing tours, do take a trip to this planetariums and explore the varied exhibits housed in the tow planetariums- the old and the new. The old planetarium features an optical projector and space exhibits. While in the new planetarium, you can see the SGI Digital Space Theater, 4D theater, Space Simulator 3D theater, Sun exhibits, ancient Chinese astronomical instruments exhibits, telescope store, and such other fascinating instruments.
Enjoy the space show at the SGI Digital Space Theater, which promises to offer you the best experience of watching a computer generated show. There are 45-minute presentations which will take you on a trip to the celestial bodies and extraterrestrial objects. A clear and well organized presentation is made possible by projectors installed in the center of the hall which reproduce an image of the starry sky on the inside of the cupola.
While exploring the Beijing Planetarium, China, do take a trip to the courtyard where there are two astronomical observatories. You can observe moon, planets, nebulae and star clusters, via the telescope kept here. To look at the instruments of the Ming Dynasty such as celestial globe, plane sundial, rotary star dial, and so on, visit the Ancient Observatory under the administration of the Beijing Planetarium. You can also visit the three halls, which displays the astronomical achievements in ancient China, epigraphs from Emperor Kangxi and Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty.
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