Brasília Planetarium
| Brasília Planetarium | |
|---|---|
Planetário de Brasília | |
External view of the Planetarium | |
Interactive map of the Brasília Planetarium area | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Brutalism |
| Location | Brasília, SDC - Brasília, DF, 70070-350 |
| Inaugurated | March 15, 1974 |
| Owner | Federal District Department of Science, Technology and Innovation |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Sergio Bernandes |
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The Brasília Planetarium Luiz Cruls (Portuguese: Planetário de Brasília Luiz Cruls, lit. 'Planetarium of Brasília Luiz Cruls'), colloquially known as the Brasília Planetarium or the Planetarium of Brasília, is a planetarium located in Brasília, in the Federal District. Inaugurated on 15 March 1974, it was designed by architect Sérgio Bernandes using a Brutalist style. It is part of the Monumental Axis' Cultural Diffusion Sector (Portuguese: Setor de Difusão Cultural), being located between the Brasília TV Tower, the Ulysses Guimarães Convention Center, and near the Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha and the Brasília Choro Club. The Planetarium is part of the Brazilian Association of Planetariums.