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Kharkiv Planetarium

Kharkiv Planetarium

Planetarium Yuri Gagarin is located in Kharkiv . It was opened in 1957 and to this day is the second power and opportunities in Ukraine. He is also a member of the International Association of planetariums.

Interestingly, the first of its building was never meant everything for the planetarium. Initially the room had two floors and was built for Mordvin synagogue. It was erected in 1910. Synagogue existed not very long, until 1936, and then out of it to make the club. Later, during World War II building partially collapsed and remained so for several years. Then, the local authorities decided to close another synagogue, this time Choral. In return, the community of Jews were offered the remnants of the synagogue Mordvin, but with some conditions. They were required to renovate the building within a specified time. Since the community does not have such funds, the building is she could not take. A few more years, and the room was never used.

And only in 1957 the astronomer Nicholas Barabashov proposed the creation of a ruined building Planetarium. The idea was approved and it was with this story began Kharkov planetarium. The very first demonstration unit, which was installed in it, was the "Planetarium UP-4." With the development of astronomy and space technology, in 1962 it was replaced by a new device "Small Zeiss". Further, there was an interesting story.

In the 70s, when the seminar was held Directors planetarium was announced information about the new device "Medium Zeiss" for the Saratov Planetarium. Despite the fact that its size demanded certain changes in the structure of the dome, its installation was not done. Kharkov planetarium has agreed to undertake the necessary work in the premises to install this unit. Thus began a major renovation, during which of the eight-meter dome created a new one with the size of 15 m in diameter. These parameters allow you to fit the "average Zeiss". The reconstruction was completed in 1974. It was the first automated computer-controlled machine in the entire Soviet Union.

Planetarium visited by many astronauts to study the positions of the stars and the work on the "Middle Zeiss." Lecturers and employees of institutions undergo practical training in various planetariums in Ukraine and abroad, adopting the experience of others and sharing their knowledge. Every year the exposition materials planetarium replenished with new samples. In 2008, at the Museum "Space", which is based on the planetarium was opened an exhibition devoted to research in the field of ufology. Among all the materials you can see the data on the anomalous zones of the Earth, artistic images of aliens, research on the possibilities of life on other planets, as well as messages earthlings other civilizations. Among the famous exhibits of the museum you can see the boosters, which are produced in Ukraine, the model space stations spacecraft "Shuttle", MIR, and others.

Kharkov planetarium every year becomes more and more interesting and updated with new samples. A few years taking part in the World "Night at the Museum", in which the street is set telescope, and everybody can watch it different celestial bodies. In 2011, the planetarium opened new facilities and equipment, which has given it possible to consider the stars even in the daytime. Now, with today`s technology, all interested persons have the opportunity to view the special 3-D program created for the planetarium. Today the institution every day takes a lot of visitors and pleases all his work.

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