Did you know: Manila Planetarium

The Manila Planetarium was inaugurated on Padre Burgos Street in Manila in October 1975, to disseminate astronomical information through shows, lectures, exhibits and actual celestial observations. It was conceived by former National Museum Director Godofredo Alcasid Sr. with the help of Maximo P. Sacro Jr. of Pagasa and one of the founders of the Philippine Astronomical Society. Marielle Medina, Inquirer Research