Pagasa planetarium in QC resumes operations

CELEBRATING SPACE. Students and avid stargazers enjoy free lessons on astronomy through a show at the planetarium of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration in Quezon City as part of the state weather bureau’s celebration of World Space Week in October 2023. — NIÑO JESUS ORBETA

MANILA, Philippines — The planetarium of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in Quezon City has resumed its operations after renovations, the agency announced on Friday.

“Pagasa would like to inform the general public that its Planetarium at the Pagasa Central Office in Quezon City has completed its renovation and is now open to the public,” its statement reads.

According to Pagasa, the planetarium with a 90-seating capacity offers lectures and shows on basic astronomy and celestial navigation to the public.

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The agency advised the public to contact Engr. Ma. Rosario Ramos, chief of the Space Science and Astronomy Section, at telephone number (02) 8284-0800 locals 3015, 3016, and 3017 for inquiries.

In May, Pagasa launched its first planetarium in Mindanao and started accepting requests for lectures and shows.

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