You came to Africa to see the desert, to experience a very unusual way of life and found the stars here. The starry sky is different on this continent and you can find out how it differs at the Naval Hill Observatory in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

You will get two in one: a trip to another continent, to another country with a different culture, and a small trip to space with a tour of the planets. To go to the stars, you will have to walk half the way, take a taxi or a bus. The planetarium is located on the hill of the same name. After climbing up, you will see an unremarkable brick building with a silver dome roof. Miracles are performed inside. After entering the building, you will buy tickets, you will be sent to a huge hall, similar to an ancient Greek amphitheater in a modern manner. Have a seat. The journey in Africa's first digital planetarium is about to begin.

Here you can get a better look at the Milky Way, find out if we are alone in space, and what the future of the space industry is. You will also experience life on the Sun or Mars and see the death of a star with your own eyes. The choice of programs is very diverse.

The planetarium is located in an old building that was built in 1928. Previously, the Lamont-Hussey Observatory was located here. After years of vicissitudes and difficulties, the planetarium was finally opened in 2013. From this moment on, you can not only look at the stars in Naval Hill but also get knowledge. Schoolchildren, students, or professors can take additional courses. Various lectures and seminars are held here. Oddly enough, according to the official website, the clergy often visit the planetarium.

The locals are proud of the Naval Hill planetarium. When it appeared, more tourists began to come to the city, Bloemfontein began to develop. And there was a chance to dream and get closer to the stars.