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The Strasenburgh Planetarium is a part of the Rochester Museum and Science Center and is located directly east of the main building. It was dedicated in 1968 and it still is a beautiful piece of modern architecture.
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Great set of shots. I really like the two of the sculpture and the first one in the gallery set (7995). Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks, PC. That shot is from the back of the planetarium but it shows that a lot of attention has been taken to make this building attractive from all angles.
Yes it is a really a modern piece of architecture, I love the sculpture.
Thanks for sharing Ken
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Thanks, Chantal, I love the sculpture, too.
Some impressive, though essential, architecture, and of course some lovely photography.
Thanks, Alessandro. It’s a great place to visit. And work, too!
Fantastic sculpture, Ken
Thanks, Andy. I really like it, too. It was designed and make by Francesco Somaini, of Lake Como, Italy of bronze and was placed in 1970. It has aged very well.
Very nice. There is a similar vintage planetarium in Vancouver – does not look at all like this, other than it is very modern and has also aged pretty well – still an interesting building like this one. That sculpture is a bit creepy – like an alien of some kind or something.
Thanks, ehpem. I think this building is wearing it’s age very well and the Museum keeps in it pretty good shape. The only thing I don’t like is the advertising banner on the front.
Nothing like a garish banner to stymie the best laid plans of architects. At least it is temporary and not like someone bolted a billboard onto the concrete.
Great shots !
Thanks, roots!
Spent many times reclining and looking up in this building… but not lately. Need to get back to see a show one of these days.
It’s been a very long time for me, too. A very, very long time.
Our local city officials have spent tax payer money on some really “iffy” sculptures over the years…but I have to say I really like the one at your planetarium. It has kind of a 1950’s rocket ship vibe with a twist. I really like these photos where the sculpture is prominent.
Thanks, Charles. This sculpture was not paid for in tax dollars but in donations from patron. Of course, those donations are tax deductible, but that’s more incentive to support these non-profit organizations like this.