Explore the galaxy and fascinating scientific discoveries way up above Brazil at this planetarium in Ibirapuera Park.
Discover the endless wonder of the night sky and learn about the galaxy and beyond at Planetário Professor Aristóteles Orsini. The planetarium features a large 18-metre (59-foot) dome and a modern Zeiss projector, making for an informative and entertaining facility to learn about space. Planetário Professor Aristóteles Orsini offers an educational program from the perspective of South America, so even those who have visited planetariums around the world will learn something new here.
Wander around the planetarium to discover the facility’s full size. The Planetário Professor Aristóteles Orsini was the first planetarium in Brazil and has been a major attraction since its inception in 1957. The planetarium has been refurbished and now features an expanded space and cutting-edge equipment. Join up to 300 visitors in the planetarium and see high-definition displays projected by the Zeiss fiber-optic projector onto the domed ceiling.
Get to the venue early to take a seat and enjoy the family-friendly presentation, exploring the stars, shapes and distinctive elements in Brazil’s sky. Find out about planets you can see in summer and how long a star can live for. Presentations last for about 50 minutes and post-show sessions are available. Learn about more advanced scientific research and the planetarium’s technical aspects at these sessions.
Join in on a weekend workshop at the Planetário Professor Aristóteles Orsini. Great kids activities include learning how to make your own star chart.
Planetário Professor Aristóteles Orsini is located inside Ibirapuera Park. Come by bus, metro or on foot from central São Paulo. Metered parking is available on the park’s outer borders. Planetário Professor Aristóteles Orsini is only open on the weekend and is free of charge. Arrive early to your planetarium session in summer, as seats are limited.
