A magnificent time and space machine is a rather complex projection device that allows you to demonstrate the wonders of the starry sky. This is a planetarium that gives you the opportunity to see the Moon, the Sun and other cosmic planets, as well as various astronomical phenomena. Scientific and educational institutions are also called planetariums, where these devices are used to listen to lectures on astronautics, astronomy, geography, etc.
Is there a planetarium in Krasnodar? There are, and several of them. The article provides some information about them.
General information
Today in all of Russia there are about 10 planetariums created during the existence of the USSR. Most of them are almost non-functional, but since then new, more modern ones have appeared.
In Krasnodar today there are two constantly functioning planetariums with the latest technology. They are equipped with a modern Digital Planetarium system, thanks to which the domed ceiling turns into an endless space.celestial space dotted with numerous stars and planets. And a real meteorite flying from space is fantastic realism, from which it even becomes creepy and scary. Planetariums provide an excellent opportunity to visually see the structure of the celestial sphere, get acquainted with the location of planets and stars in the Universe, comets and satellites in the Galaxy.
The planetarium, located in the city park of Krasnodar "Sunny Island", is one of the first in Russia, whose activities are based on digital technologies. This institution is in close contact with the Federation of Cosmonautics of the Kuban, which includes honored Russian figures: cosmonauts, designers of space technology, veterans of Baikonur and Plesetsk.
The main activity of the planetarium is designed to involve young people in the scientific process. These institutions make it possible to arouse interest in new knowledge, distract from the harmful "influence of the streets" and the negative social phenomena.
Functions of the institution
Krasnodar Planetarium "Sunny Island" differs from other highly specialized similar scientific institutions in its methodology, unique focus on topics and equipment capabilities.
Due to the spherical design of the hall, planetariums are often called dome theaters. With the help of modern technologies, the celestial sphere with planets, stars, comets and satellites is demonstrated here. They present panoramas of the Moon, Venus and Mars, lunar and solar eclipses, as well as other wonders of the Universe. ProgramThe planetarium is designed for visitors of various age categories.
In addition, here you can attend lectures on topics related to astronautics and astronomy. In the planetarium of Krasnodar you can get the latest information about the boundless and mysterious Universe.
Characteristics of the Hall
The projection system, which includes 15 multimedia projectors, allows you to display high-quality interactive graphics and video information on the dome. The hall of the Krasnodar Planetarium has a spherical ceiling, the diameter of which is 10 meters, while the height of the room is about 9 meters. It has 50 seats. The perfect acoustics created by the spherical design of the room enhance the effect of the sessions.
It should be noted that the complex projection system of the Krasnodar Planetarium is completely unique and has no analogues in the whole world. It took 8 years to create this institution. Its opening took place in 2010.
Practical information
Location of the planetarium of Krasnodar - "Sunny Island". This is a park that has created a wonderful and cozy infrastructure for families with children. A trip to the domed theater can be combined with a good dinner in one of several nearby cafes: Old Veranda, Thicket or Royal Hunt.
How to get to this place? Almost allcity transport routes. The institution is open daily (except Monday) from 10:00 am to 21:00 pm. Krasnodar planetarium address: Krasnodar city, Tramvaynaya street, house 2.
Often, the planetarium is used to demonstrate a variety of educational films, as the visual system of the domed theater perfectly contributes to the perception of the information provided. Within the walls of this institution, in addition to films about space, educational films on many school subjects are successfully shown: physics, natural history, history and geography. This makes the learning process more fun and much easier.
Sphere Planetarium
Krasnodar can also boast of a spherical mobile cinema, which shows films using modern projection and sound equipment.
Previously, it existed in the Galaktika shopping center (27 seats), but now it functions only as a mobile planetarium, which, upon prior order, can come to any educational institution, summer camp, kindergarten or any educational and developing center of all settlements of the Krasnodar Territory.
It is an inflatable dome, the height of which is 3 meters with a diameter of 5 meters. It houses the entire modern projection system. The dome is easily installed in any assembly or sports hall of the school and other institutions.
Other entertainment facilities
You can also visit the Regional Exhibitionhall of fine arts a small planetarium (Krasnodar, Rashpilevskaya street).
This is the "Spherical Planetarium", which shows science and educational videos about space. Also, several photo zones have been created here: “Photo with an alien”, “Flying saucer in space” and “Parade of planets”. There is also a children's creative zone "I draw my Universe".
Reviews
The planetariums of Krasnodar are of great benefit not only to children, but also to adults who are interested in the mysteries of the Universe. True, the reviews about them are completely different.
Most of all positive and enthusiastic reviews about the planetarium, located in the park "Sunny Island". According to the majority of visitors, this institution is not inferior to St. Petersburg and the capital. The use of modern technology allows you to feel yourself in real outer space both by ear and visually.
As for the exhibition "Spherical Planetarium", the majority of visitors leave not very enthusiastic reviews, referring mainly to the relatively low quality of the video materials presented and the small number of entertainment areas typical of other similar establishments.
Krasnodar Planetarium "Sphere" at the time of its location in the shopping mall "Galaktika" was a fairly popular place for adults and children to relax. Today it has ceased to exist in the hall of the shopping complex and exists only in the mobile version. And as such, it is quite convenient and not bad for educating children of school and preschool age.
Conclusion
The first planetarium in our country was opened in November 1929 in Moscow. At that time, he became the thirteenth in the world. An interesting fact today is that V. Mayakovsky even dedicated one of his poems to this discovery - “Proletarian, proletarian, come into the planetarium!”
Today, more than 60 permanent planetariums and more than 34 mobile planetariums function in different cities of Russia. Like the excellent Krasnodar institution, which is unique and the only one of its kind in the region, all of them were created to attract young people to education and science, as well as for educational activities. They arrange displays of sections of the celestial sphere with a natural image of stars, planets, and other objects of the Cosmos. Here you can see the panorama of the surface of the Moon, Mars and many other planets of the vast solar system. There are a variety of show programs in the planetariums, according to the age category of visitors, so the performances in them are interesting for both adults and children.
