The magnificent machine of time and space is called a rather complex projection apparatus, which allows demonstrating the wonders of the starry sky. This is a planetarium that provides an opportunity to see the moon, the sun and other cosmic planets, as well as various astronomical phenomena. They are also called planetariums and educational institutions, where these devices are used when listening to lectures on astronautics, astronomy, geography, etc.
Is there a planetarium in Krasnodar? There are 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 period of the USSR. Most of them have almost no effect, 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 the modern Digital Planetarium system, due to which the dome-shaped ceiling turns into a vast celestial space dotted with numerous stars and planets. And a real meteorite flying from outer space is a fantastic realism, from which it even becomes creepy and scary. Planetariums provide an excellent opportunity to visually see the structure of the celestial sphere, to 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 has close contacts with the Federation of Cosmonautics of the Kuban, which includes honored Russian figures: astronauts, 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, to distract from the harmful "influence of the streets" and the negative of social phenomena.
Institution Functions
The Krasnodar Planetarium “Solnechny Ostrov” differs from other scientific highly specialized similar institutions in its methodology, unique theme orientation and equipment capabilities.
Due to the spherical design of the hall, planetariums are often called domed theaters. With the help of modern technologies, they demonstrate the celestial sphere with planets, stars, comets and satellites. They present panoramas of the Moon, Venus and Mars, lunar and solar eclipses, as well as other wonders of the universe. The planetarium program is designed for visitors of various age categories.
In addition, you can attend lectures on topics related to astronautics and astronomy. In the planetarium of Krasnodar, you can find the latest information about the vast and mysterious Universe.
Hall Features
The projection system, which includes 15 multimedia projectors, allows you to output high-quality interactive graphics and video information to the dome. The planetarium hall of Krasnodar has a spherical ceiling, the diameter of which is 10 meters, with a room height of about 9 meters. It has 50 seats. Perfect acoustics, created thanks to the spherical design of the room, enhances the effect of the sessions.
It should be noted that the projection complex system of the Krasnodar Planetarium is completely unique and has no analogues worldwide. 8 years have been spent on the creation of this institution. Its opening took place in 2010.
Practical information
The planetarium location of Krasnodar is “Sunny Island”. This is a park in which a beautiful and cozy infrastructure for families with children is created. A trip to the dome 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 all transport routes of the city pass through the stop of the same name located near the planetarium. The institution operates daily (except Mondays) from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Address of the planetarium of Krasnodar: Krasnodar city, Tramvaynaya street, house 2.
Often, the planetarium is used to demonstrate a wide variety of educational films, since the visual system of the domed theater perfectly contributes to the perception of the information provided. In the walls of this institution, in addition to films about space, educational films in many school subjects are successfully shown: physics, natural history, history and geography. Thanks to this, the education process becomes more fun and much easier.
Planetarium "Sphere"
Krasnodar can also boast a mobile cinema of a spherical shape, in which films are shown using modern projection and sound equipment.
Previously, it existed in the Galaxy shopping center (27 seats), but now it operates only as a mobile planetarium, which, upon prior reservation, can come to any educational institution, summer kindergarten, kindergarten or any training and development center for all population centers. points of the Krasnodar Territory.
It is an inflatable dome, the height of which is 3 meters with a diameter of 5 meters. It contains 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 a small planetarium (Krasnodar, Rashpilevskaya street) in the Regional Exhibition Hall of Fine Arts.
This is the "Spherical Planetarium", which demonstrates scientific 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
Planetariums of Krasnodar bring considerable benefits for not only children, but also adults who are interested in the secrets of the universe. True, reviews about them are completely different.
The most positive and enthusiastic reviews about the planetarium located in the park "Sunny Island". According to most 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 by sight.
As for the exhibition “Spherical Planetarium”, the bulk of visitors leave not particularly enthusiastic reviews, referring mainly to the relatively low quality of the presented video materials and to a small number of entertainment areas characteristic of other similar institutions.
The Krasnodar Planetarium “Sphere” at the time of its location in the “Galaxy” shopping and entertainment complex was a fairly popular holiday destination for adults and children. Today it has ceased to exist in the hall of the shopping center and exists only in the mobile version. And as such, it is quite convenient and not bad for educating school and preschool children.
