The sphere
On three legs.
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The Galileo Galilei Planetarium, known simply as the Planetario, is one of Buenos Aires' best-known modern buildings: a huge sphere on three legs in the Palermo Woods, like a spaceship landed among the trees. It was designed by the architect Enrique Jan, built from 1962, opened on 20 December 1966, and gave its first show to schoolchildren on 13 June 1967. Inside, a dome hosts shows about the sky, the planets and the universe, including the southern sky and stars such as the Southern Cross. A pond and garden surround the building, and many come just to photograph it, especially when it is lit at night. The grounds around the building are free; dome shows need tickets bought online only, as box-office sales have ended. Programmes and times change, so check the official site before you go.
On three legs.
The southern sky.
For photos.
Av. Sarmiento and Belisario Roldán, Parque Tres de Febrero, Palermo
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