Statements (146)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:planetarium
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| gptkbp:address |
Cnr. Jan Smuts Ave and the Zoo Road
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| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:University_of_the_Witwatersrand
|
| gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:G._A._M._H._van_der_Merwe
|
| gptkbp:capacity |
gptkb:200
approximately 100 people |
| gptkbp:collaborates_with |
local schools
science centers |
| gptkbp:community_outreach |
yes
|
| gptkbp:coordinates |
-26.2041, 28.0473
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| gptkbp:educational_focus |
gptkb:astronomy
astronomy and space science |
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
yes
|
| gptkbp:exhibition |
gptkb:space_exploration
|
| gptkbp:exhibits |
gptkb:astronomy
astronomy-related displays |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:educational_programs
gptkb:sound_system interactive exhibits public lectures planetarium dome digital planetarium system star shows digital projection system 3 D shows |
| gptkbp:focus |
gptkb:astronomy
|
| gptkbp:gift_shop |
yes
astronomy-related merchandise |
| gptkbp:guided_tours |
yes
|
| gptkbp:has |
gptkb:astronomy
|
| gptkbp:has_a_focus_on |
interactive learning
family-friendly programming space science education |
| gptkbp:has_a_lecture_series |
yes
|
| gptkbp:has_a_planetarium_dome |
yes
|
| gptkbp:has_a_planetarium_manager |
yes
|
| gptkbp:has_a_planetarium_show_schedule_that_includes |
weekly shows
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| gptkbp:has_collaborations_with |
gptkb:educational_institutions
universities non-profit organizations research institutions scientific organizations |
| gptkbp:has_exhibition |
gptkb:space_exploration
constellations the universe galaxies planets stars the solar system black holes space exploration artifacts astronomical models telescope displays |
| gptkbp:has_facilities |
gptkb:auditorium
gptkb:gift_shop meeting rooms |
| gptkbp:has_history |
community engagement
featured in local media renovated in 2002 hosted international conferences celebrated 50th anniversary in 2010 received awards for educational excellence originally built in 1960 advocated for space science education. collaborated with international planetariums developed online resources during COVID-19 expanded educational programs in 2015 increased virtual programming in 2020 introduced new exhibits in 2018 part of the Johannesburg Zoo complex partnered with local universities for research promoted awareness of light pollution transitioned to digital technology engaged in public science communication initiatives |
| gptkbp:has_hosted |
international astronomy events
|
| gptkbp:has_mission |
inspire interest in astronomy
|
| gptkbp:has_partnerships_with |
gptkb:local_universities
|
| gptkbp:has_programs |
special events
planetarium shows holiday programs |
| gptkbp:has_programs_for |
gptkb:students
gptkb:children families teachers adults |
| gptkbp:has_research_focus |
astronomy education
|
| gptkbp:hosts_events |
gptkb:lectures
star parties |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Johannesburg Planetarium
|
| gptkbp:is_a_center_for |
astronomy research
|
| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
gptkb:South_African_Astronomical_Observatory
|
| gptkbp:is_a_popular_spot_for |
school field trips
|
| gptkbp:is_a_resource_for |
teachers
amateur astronomers |
| gptkbp:is_a_venue_for |
public lectures
|
| gptkbp:is_accessible_by |
people with disabilities
|
| gptkbp:is_equipped_with |
modern audiovisual technology
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
environmental education
public science communication science festivals. |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
community engagement
community involvement public engagement educational outreach astronomy education public lectures high-quality shows |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Johannesburg_Science_Centre
gptkb:Johannesburg_Zoo Johannesburg cultural institutions |
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
gptkb:local_government
government funding private donations |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa |
| gptkbp:offers |
school visits
workshops school programs public shows telescope viewings |
| gptkbp:offers_evening_programs_for |
the public
|
| gptkbp:offers_internships |
gptkb:students
|
| gptkbp:offers_programs_in |
school groups
|
| gptkbp:offers_summer_camps |
yes
|
| gptkbp:opened |
gptkb:1960
|
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:Johannesburg_City_Parks_and_Zoo
|
| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:Johannesburg_City_Parks_and_Zoo
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Johannesburg_Science_Centre
|
| gptkbp:planetarium_dome_diameter |
12 meters
|
| gptkbp:projection_system |
full-dome video
|
| gptkbp:provides |
workshops
community outreach programs telescope viewing nights night sky observations |
| gptkbp:public_shows |
yes
|
| gptkbp:renovated |
gptkb:2002
|
| gptkbp:special_events |
yes
|
| gptkbp:staff |
gptkb:astronomy
gptkb:educators scientists and educators |
| gptkbp:supports |
gptkb:STEM_education
|
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
gptkb:Johannesburg
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:research_center
gptkb:Educational_Institution |
| gptkbp:visitors_per_year |
approximately 30,000
|
| gptkbp:website |
www.jhbplanetarium.co.za
|