Place to visit
PDO Planetarium, Oman: what it is and when to go
PDO Planetarium is a museum (القبة الفلكية مسقط) in Oman (Muscat). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 33. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum · Museums and art
- Local name
- القبة الفلكية مسقط
- Where
- Oman · شارع سيح الملاح
- Best time
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- MCT Muscat/Seeb, 23 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Su-Th 08:00-15:00
- Website
- pdo.co.om
- Run by
- Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
- Coordinates
- 23.62485, 58.50887
What it is and where
PDO Planetarium is a museum (القبة الفلكية مسقط) in Oman (Muscat).
It is in Muscat, where this site lists 30 more places to see, 8.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 23.62485, 58.50887; the nearest main airport is Muscat International Airport (MCT, Muscat/Seeb), 23 km as the crow flies. How to get around Oman (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
It is one of the Museums and art places in Oman. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit PDO Planetarium is November to March.
- JanBest time10:42
- FebBest time11:13
- MarBest time11:50
- AprPossible12:33
- MayBetter not13:08
- JunBetter not13:27
- JulBetter not13:19
- AugBetter not12:49
- SepBetter not12:08
- OctPossible11:26
- NovBest time10:50
- DecBest time10:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 33. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Oman in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Oman
To enter Oman there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “If it falls in Ramadan, the country changes its hours”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Oman checklist. Currency: Omani rial (OMR); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 9999 (police, fire and ambulance).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Oman Oil and Gas Exhibition CentreNatural reserves museum. in Muscat, Oman40 m
- marah landWith kids1.7 km
- Oman Children's MuseumChildren's human science museum in Sultan Qaboos Street, Muscat Oman3.0 km
- Al Qurm Nature ReserveProtected area3.1 km
- Sultan's Armed Forces MuseumMilitary history museum. in Ruwi, Oman4.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Oman guide.
More in Oman: Museums and art
- National Museum: national museum in Old Muscat, Oman
- Oman Natural History Museum: natural history museum in Muscat, Oman
- Museum of Omani Heritage: heritage museum in Muscat, Oman
- Bait al-Baranda Museum: museum in Muscat, Oman
- Al Hoota Cave Visitor Center: Museum
- Bait Al Zubair: Museum
Every Oman place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is PDO Planetarium?
It is a museum (القبة الفلكية مسقط in the local language) in Oman.
When is the best time to visit PDO Planetarium?
November to March. In June there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 33.
How do you get to PDO Planetarium?
The nearest main airport is Muscat International Airport (MCT), 23 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Oman is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Oman map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Oman Oil and Gas Exhibition Centre, marah land, Oman Children's Museum. The rest is in the Oman guide.
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