The DOST–PAGASA Mindanao Planetarium, also known as the MPRSD Planetarium, is a planetarium in El Salvador, Misamis Oriental. It is under the Mindanao PAGASA Regional Services Division (MPRSD) of PAGASA of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).[1] It is the first planetarium in Mindanao.
| Type | Planetarium |
|---|---|
| Owner | Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration |
Building details | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Town or city | El Salvador, Misamis Oriental |
| Country | Philippines |
| Groundbreaking | March 15, 2019 |
| Construction started | February 27, 2020 |
| Inaugurated | May 17, 2024 |
History
editThe groundbreaking for the DOST–PAGASA Mindanao Planetarium took place on March 15, 2019.[2] Contractor GCMG Construction was the contractor for the project, which was supposed to be completed by November 22, 2019. The Commission on Audit (COA) flagged the planetarium project due to it not being finished by that date.[3]
Actual construction work began on February 27, 2020, which was further impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] It was inaugurated on May 17, 2024.[4]
Facilities
editThe 755 m2 (8,130 sq ft) facility has astronomy galleries, a dome-shaped projection theatre, and an observatory.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ "DOST PAGASA's Planetarium in Mindanao officially begins business". DOST Region IX. June 5, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ "Groundbreaking of PAGASA Planetarium in Mindanao". PAGASA. March 15, 2019. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ a b Rosete, Franck Dick; Quilinguing, Uriel (May 20, 2024). "Mindanao's first and only planetarium opens in Misamis Oriental". Rappler. Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ a b Lopez, Virgil (July 2, 2024). "Inside Mindanao's first planetarium". GMA News. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
- ^ "DOST Pagasa to launch Mindanao's first planetarium". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. May 13, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.