Science sights in Middle East
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Star Trip Planetarium
To get closer to the Negev's amazing night skies drop into the small Star Trip Planetarium.
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Planetarium
The Planetarium is open for two shows per week in English (at 19:00 Wednesday and 10:00 Thursday) but book one day ahead. To reach it from Qurm, follow the signs for the Crowne Plaza Hotel and turn at the first right along Sayh al-Malih St.
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Planetarium
Forming part of the National Museum complex, the wonderful, modern Planetarium in the museum complex has shows at around 18:00 daily: local children, convinced the room is spinning, clap in syncopated beats every time the accompanying music begins.
Buses 12 and 16 (departing from the main bus station) stop a couple of blocks from the museum.
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Azrieli Observatory
Israel's version of the Empire State Building (but without the four-hour line for the elevator) involves a trip up to the 49th floor of the Azrieli round tower to the Azrieli Observatory . Admission includes use of an audio guide (in English or Hebrew) which describes the various buildings and landmarks around the city - you'll get a better grasp of it all during daylight hours.
There is also a film covering the history of the city using 3D animation. Its target audience (four-year-olds) may appreciate the talking, time-travelling camel and flying robot companion, but we recommend you save your money for lunch.
You'd be wise to call ahead to check that the observation deck…
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