As previously mentioned Tina, Bryan and I had whole day outing at Botanical Park. One of the attractions in the park is the Planetarium Negara (The National Planetarium ).
The Planetarium itself have many interesting attractions that deserved its own post. Located within the Perdana Botanical Garden complex, Planetarium Negara occupies a total area of 11,000m2 on top of a hill overlooking Kuala Lumpur, not far from the KL Bird Park and KL Butterfly Park.
Outside the Planetarium there are several planet-related ancient devices replicas and and modern instalments. They're mainly navigation tools that use the sun and the moon. The main entrance is shaped as a cosmic portal leading to a series of exhibition halls containing both static and interactive expositions, namely the Space Theatre, Space Science Exhibit, Resource Centre, Viewing Gallery, and the Observatory Park. A robot Space Ball will even help and guide you through the planetarium’s halls.
The National Planetarium (Malay: Planetarium Negara) is the national planetarium of Malaysia. It is a blue-domed structure that is situated on top of a hill in the Lake Gardens at Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur. It is about 120,000 square feet (11,000 m2) in area.
One of the major attractions of this planetarium includes a space theatre which screens space shows and large format film.
In the main hall are permanent exhibits related to space science. Among them is Arianne IV space engine, which is also one of the engines used to launch MEASAT 1, Malaysia's first satellite into space. A 14-inch (360 mm) telescope is located in the observatory.
The National Planetarium extends to a space theme park where replicas of ancient observatories are sited. It is connected by an overhead pedestrian bridge to the National Museum of Malaysia.
The section is crazy! I am unsure how to describe it but I feel dizzy while inside haha!
Most of the exhibits are the same from my previous visit, with a couple of additions. Most notable among them is the “Anti-Gravity Room”. It’s not really ‘anti-gravity’ in that you float around or anything like that, but is more an optical illusion that messes with your balance. Because the chamber is tilted, our brains are unable to process if it’s our body or the items that are supposed to be standing straight – creating a sense of imbalance. The deep blue lighting also adds to the illusion.
Three senses (scent, eyesight and sound) tester. Curious how the space smell? Look? or even sound like? Try at your own risk. I definitely regret with the smelling testing XD
The International Astronomical Union is a nongovernmental organisation with the objective of advancing astronomy in all aspects, including promoting astronomical research, outreach, education, and development through global cooperation. It was founded in 1919 and is based in Paris, France.
Famous Belgian comic Tin Tin did mentioned International Astronomical Union in Destination Moon (French: Objectif Lune), the 16th volume of The Adventures of Tintin.
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin was a Soviet pilot and cosmonaut who became the first human to journey into outer space. Travelling in the Vostok 1 capsule, Gagarin completed one orbit of Earth on 12 April 1961.
One of the interative activities at the Planetarium, controlling Mars Rover.
One section in Planetarium is of Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Al Masrie bin Sheikh Mustapha, the first Malaysian astronaut. He launched to the International Space Station aboard Soyuz TMA-11 with the Expedition 16 crew on 10 October 2007
The Ariadne engine, which was used to propel Malaysia’s first satellite (MEASAT) into space, is the highlight of the Planetarium’s exhibitions.
The Sokol space suit, also known as the Sokol IVA suit or simply the Sokol, is a type of Soviet/Russian space suit, worn by all who fly on the Soyuz spacecraft. It was introduced in 1973 and is still used as of 2022. The Orlan space suit is a series of semi-rigid one-piece space suit models designed and built by NPP Zvezda. They have been used for spacewalks in the Russian space program, the successor to the Soviet space program, and by space programs of other countries, including NASA.
Final part of the exibition. One of the most popular exhibits on display here is the Arianne IV space engine, one of the engines used to launch Malaysia’s first satellite into space – the MEASAT 1. There's also a statue of Ibn Sina, commonly known in the West as Avicenna.
Another of Planetarium Negara’s popular attractions is the IMAX-Cinema, where documentaries and the Space Science Show are shown on a semi-spherical screen several times a day. Travel from Earth all the way out to the edge of the known Universe as you fly through the path of learning on space related matters. Shows are screened every hour from 10am to 4pm.
More interesting interactive activities.
Some of the games/puzzles are simple and yet complex.
One section is a study of electronic waves.
In physics, electromagnetic radiation (EMR) consists of waves of the electromagnetic (EM) field, which propagate through space and carry electromagnetic radiant energy. It includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, (visible) light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays. All of these waves form part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
The electromagnetic (EM) spectrum is the range of all types of EM radiation. Radiation is energy that travels and spreads out as it goes – the visible light that comes from a lamp in your house and the radio waves that come from a radio station are two types of electromagnetic radiation. The other types of EM radiation that make up the electromagnetic spectrum are microwaves, infrared light, ultraviolet light, X-rays and gamma-rays.
One section covering on early life/ how life begins on Earth. Begin with the dinasour era.
And finally at one section there's a special lift takes visitors up to the observatory, which is located on the top of a minaret-shaped tower. Here, there is a 14-inch telescope for visitors to try and peek into the celestial sky.
Overall the Planetarium experience was fun. It is quite small but hey it's free and not many countries have their own space musuem so I'm not going to complain XD For my overall outing post you can read it here: https://ilisaid.wixsite.com/artcorner/post/botanical-place-outing-12-june-2022
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