José Castro Mendívil Planetarium

José Castro Mendivil Digital Planetarium, also known simply as the Morro Solar Planetarium, is a planetarium and dedicated to astronomy in the of , Lima, Peru.
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  • Email: planetariodelima@apa.com.pe
  • Type: Planetarium
  • Description: planetarium in Peru
  • Also known as: “José Castro Mendivil Digital Planetarium”, “Morro Solar Planetarium”, and “Museo Planetario José Castro Mendívil”
  • Address: Morro Solar, Chorrillos

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Morro Solar and Monument to the unknown soldier.

Peak
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is a headland in , , Peru. Named after Antonio del Solar, a Spanish encomendero and Conquistador, it is located south of the city, and is best known after the 1881 battle that took place there during the War of the Pacific.

Memorial
Photo: Galeria del Ministerio de Defensa del Perú, CC BY 2.0.
The is a located on a plain on the slopes of the northern side of in the district of , in , . It is dedicated to those killed during the War of the Pacific. is situated 400 metres southeast of José Castro Mendívil Planetarium.

Stadium
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is a municipal stadium in the , , . It opened in 1993, and holds 12,000 people. The stadium's nickname is Cancha de los Muertos because the stadium was built over a cemetery. is situated 720 metres southeast of José Castro Mendívil Planetarium.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Barranco and La Encantada de Villa.

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is a suburb or barrio of the capital city of . is south of Miraflores with many clubs and cafes popular among college students in Lima.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood, which is situated 5 km southeast of José Castro Mendívil Planetarium.

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is a suburb or barrio of the capital city of . is known as Ciudad Heroica or the Heroic City. There are many parks, gardens, high rise apartment buildings, hotels, restaurants and shops.

José Castro Mendívil Planetarium

Latitude
-12.16925° or 12° 10′ 9″ south
Longitude
-77.03346° or 77° 2′ 1″ west
Inception
April 23rd, 1960
Levels
2
Operator
Asociación Peruana de Astronomía
Open location code
57V4RXJ8+7J
Open­Street­Map ID
way 394459334
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Wiki­data ID
Q6077638
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Spanish to Swedish—“José Castro Mendívil Planetarium” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Víctor Estremadoyro Observatory and Museo de la Guerra del Pacífico.

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