Planetarium Cusco Learn About Inca Astronomy

Planetarium Cusco Learn About Inca Astronomy

Excellent way to spend a few hours during the evening in Cusco at the small and private Planetarium; located at about 10 minutes by car from the main square; next to the archaeological park of Sacsayhuamán , in Cusco Peru

Learn about the Southern Hemisphere, European and Incan constellations, learn how the Incas were able to predict El Niño years simply by watching the dark constellations!

The experience includes an overview of the Incas beliefs, experiencing the southern sky and finally going to use the telescopes to view the amazing night sky.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Planetarium Cusco, Reserva eco turistica privada Llaullipata Km 2 carretera Sacsayhuamán, Cusco 0084 Peru

17:30 - 17:40: Pick up from ¨Regocijo square¨ (Middle of the Plaza)

17:55: Arrival to Planetarium Cusco

18:00: Introduction to Inca astronomy in our interpretation rooms

18:30: Virtual projection of the southern sky and constellations in the dome

19:00: Stargazing with telescopes (Depending on weather conditions)

19:40: Return to the city

Duration: 2 hours