Planetarium (Krasnoyarsk): address, reviews. "Newton-Park", Krasnoyarsk

2024 Author: Harold Hamphrey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:06

What mysteries of the universe have already been unraveled by mankind, and which are yet to be unraveled? About the landscapes of distant worlds and violent explosions on the Sun, about black holes and the birth of stars, about the history of space exploration and the discovery of astrophysics - one of the largest planetariums in Krasnoyarsk offers visitors not only to learn about all this, but also to experience truly "cosmic" emotions.

Introduction

February 8, 2017, on the Day of Russian Science, with the grant support of RUSAL (the grant amount is up to 1 million rubles), the Newton-Park Planetarium was opened in Krasnoyarsk. The grand opening took place in the interactive science museum. On February 9, the planetarium, which is a vacuum-frame structure with a dome up to 7 m in diameter and 4.5 m high, began work for all residents of the city.

In the opened planetarium (Krasnoyarsk, address: Mira Square, 1, Krasnoyarsk Museum Center), the image on the dome is broadcast using a special systemprojectors. The presence of high quality sound achieves the effect of presence while watching full dome movies.

Planetarium Newton Park in Krasnoyarsk

He presents the audience with the history of space exploration, information about the structure of the solar system. And here they also tell what stars can be seen in the sky above the city. In addition, the Newton Park Planetarium in Krasnoyarsk also offers interesting tours of the Cosmodrome exhibition. Here you can see a unique collection of meteorite fragments. The program is open to viewers of all ages.

Reviews call it interesting for both children and adults. Many parents note that visiting the planetarium is a very exciting and useful activity for children, as it develops their horizons. Young viewers like interesting excursions and films so much that it is difficult to take them away from the hall. Adults also discover a lot of new things here. A visit to the planetarium has become a good tradition for some Krasnoyarsk families.

What is the largest planetarium in Krasnoyarsk?

Krasnoyarsk Planetarium "Newton Park" is a hemisphere that hosts the broadcast of educational full-dome films about space, which is produced using a special system of projectors. When watching scientific films, the full effect of presence is achieved. During the screenings, viewers can sit in comfortable chairs that allow them to watch films in a reclining position.

Educational program content

Although the subject of astronomy was excluded from the school curriculum, the interest in it does not fade either among children or adults. "Newton Park", together with the head of the well-known astronomy club in the city at the Palace of Pioneers, S. V. Karpov, developed their own author's educational program. The projection system for the planetarium was also designed and assembled by the science museum staff. It consists of a server and 3 wide-angle projectors that provide a high level of image quality.

In addition to holding interactive astronomy lessons, the planetarium hosts demonstrations of full-dome spherical scientific and educational films on space topics. The planetarium seats about 30 people.

The authors of the reviews note that when watching scientific films, a real feeling of the presence of the viewer in space is created. The planetarium seats about 30 people.

Schedule

In Newton Park (the largest planetarium in Krasnoyarsk) a demonstration is provided:

Weekdays: fulldome films "Into the Depths of the Universe" (beginning at 17:00), "Dark Matter" (beginning at 19:00).
Weekend: "Into the Depths of the Universe" (begins at 11:30, 13:00, 15:00), "Dark Matter" (begins at 16:30, 18:00).
Day off at the planetarium - Monday.

Science films about space

"Into the Depths of the Universe" - a film intended for children (from 8 years old) and family audiences. One of the most ancient intellectual aspirations of mankind is the desireunravel the mysteries of the cosmic depths. The film tells about these studies - from the attempts of ancient scientists to the achievements of modern science. In addition, the picture tells about the unknown worlds of the solar system and the secrets of the depths of the Universe, beyond the Milky Way.

The film "Dark Matter" reveals the nature of this mysterious substance, the study of which is the most urgent task of astrophysics. According to the authors, its solution brings a person closer to understanding the processes occurring in the Universe for billions of years. The film is a visualization of the evolution of a mysterious substance, made possible by the use of one of the most powerful supercomputers in the world.

Newton Park (planetarium in Krasnoyarsk): ticket price

Those who wish can attend a session in the planetarium, as well as a tour of the exhibition. Ticket price - 300 rubles. There are special prices for pensioners, people with disabilities, as well as large families. For pensioners (the presentation of a certificate is required) the ticket costs - 250 rubles. For people with disabilities under 14 years old - admission is free. Children under the age of 14 are only allowed in the planetarium if accompanied by an adult. A complex ticket for the evening program "In the Dark" costs 400 rubles. Those wishing to purchase tickets must pre-register by phone, which can be found on the website. Tickets must be purchased 15 minutes in advance. before the start of the session, otherwise they may be removed from the reservation.

Specialoffers

Newton Park (interactive science museum) offers special prices for large families:

The cost of going to the planetarium for large families is 800 rubles. per family (birth certificate required).
The cost of a comprehensive program that includes an excursion, an experiment show and a master class is 1,200 rubles for the whole family.
The program, consisting of an excursion and a master class, costs 600 rubles. family.
The cost of the experiment show for the whole family is 600 rubles

About the planetarium at the Aerospace Student Palace of Culture

Another planetarium in Krasnoyarsk is located in the museum of SibGAU (Siberian State Aerospace University named after Academician M. F. Reshetnev), dedicated to the achievements of Russian and Soviet rocket and space science. The museum is located at: st. 26 Baku Commissars, 9A. The first hall presents exhibits related to rocket and space technology, the second one presents manned astronautics.

About the repertoire of spherical films

In the planetarium of the SibGAU museum, the audience is presented with a series of popular science films, unique in their content. One of the key features of spherical cinema is the projection on the dome, which creates the effect of complete immersion. The repertoire of spherical films consists of 4 stories intended for audiences of different ages:

"Ten steps through the sky." The film is an introductory program that tells about the basics of science, its origin, history andmain stages. Designed for students in grades 6-11. Lasts 24 min.
"Two pieces of glass". The full-dome show tells the audience the history of the origin and development of the telescope, tells about the scientists who made revolutionary scientific discoveries with the help of this instrument, and takes them to the world's largest observatories. The film is intended for students in grades 4-11. Lasts 25 min.
"In Search of the Solar System". A show intended for students in grades 10-11 and older who are not indifferent to the problems of space science. Lasts 25 min.
"Astronomy for kids". A fascinating bright journey through the solar system will help students in grades 1-4 to get acquainted with the difficult and exciting science - astronomy. The film is 35 minutes long.

In the museum of SibSAU, astronomy lovers have the opportunity to get acquainted with the true 55-year history of space exploration. The authors of the reviews strongly recommend Krasnoyarsk residents to definitely visit this exciting space journey.