Kuya Kim gives tour of National Planetarium's old building for the last time

Before the National Planetarium's old building permanently closes down, Kuya Kim Atienza gave the viewers a chance to tour it for the last time.

On Wednesday's #KuyaKimAnoNa on "24 Oras," Kuya Kim showed the iconic spots of the famous children's field trip destination, including the hallway where a part of the universe is seen.

According to Kuya Kim, the National Planetarium was opened in 1975 and was considered the best in Southeast Asia. In 2019, it was renovated to become more modern.

"It was made more interactive. It also has a diorama of the solar system and major constellations. If you look up, you'll see the planets," he said in a mix of English and Filipino.

Kuya Kim also visited the National Planetarium's main attraction—the 16-meter dome where audio visual presentations are projected. It has a seating capacity of 224 guests.

All planetarium shows were made digital and in 2016, it was upgraded to be projected on a full dome.

There was also a spot inside the museum where one can take a photo with billions of stars.

Although the old building will be closed to give way for development plans of the Rizal Park's National Parks Development Committee, the National Planetarium will open again in a more modern home soon.

—Franchesca Viernes/MGP, GMA News