Place to visit
Observatório Nacional, Brazil: what it is and when to go
Observatório Nacional is a planetarium in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro). Interests: With kids and Stargazing. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. In December there are 13 h 24 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 36. 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
- Planetarium · With kids, Stargazing
- Where
- Brazil · Rua General José Cristino 77, 20921-400, Rio de Janeiro
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- GIG Rio De Janeiro, 9.8 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -22.89489, -43.22547
What it is and where
Observatório Nacional is a planetarium in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro).
It is in Rio de Janeiro, where this site lists 62 more places to see, 3.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -22.89489, -43.22547; the nearest main airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, Rio De Janeiro), 9.8 km as the crow flies. How to get around Brazil (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the With kids and Stargazing places in Brazil. 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 Observatório Nacional is December to February and June to September.
- JanBest time13:16
- FebBest time12:46
- MarPossible12:10
- AprPossible11:28
- MayPossible10:54
- JunBest time10:36
- JulBest time10:43
- AugBest time11:12
- SepBest time11:53
- OctPossible12:33
- NovPossible13:07
- DecBest time13:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 24 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 36. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | December to February and June to September | March to May and October to November |
| Stargazing | — | All year round |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Observatório Nacional has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Brazil in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Brazil
To enter Brazil there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Brazil checklist. Currency: Brazilian real (BRL); plugs: Type N and C · 127 V and 220 V depending on the region · 60 Hz (you need an adapter and should check the voltage); emergencies: 190 police · 192 ambulance · 193 fire brigade.
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
- Cúpula da Luneta Foto-equatorialObservatory179 m
- Pavilhão Luiz CrulsObservatory179 m
- Pavilhão Círculo Meridiano de GautierObservatory187 m
- Cúpula da Luneta Equatorial 46Observatory196 m
- Pavilhão do FotoeliógrafoObservatory199 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Brazil guide.
More in Brazil: With kids
- Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden: park of the Botanical Garden, environmental preservation area of the Rio de Janeiro state in Brazil
- Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi: natural history museum, arboretum, zoological garden in Pará, Brazil
- Beto Carrero World: amusement park
- Botanical Garden of São Paulo: park of the Botanical Garden, environmental preservation area of the São Paulo state in Brazil
- São Paulo Zoo: zoo in Brazil
- Parque das Aves: privately owned zoo
Every Brazil place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Observatório Nacional?
It is a planetarium in Brazil.
When is the best time to visit Observatório Nacional?
December to February and June to September. In December there are 13 h 24 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 36.
How do you get to Observatório Nacional?
The nearest main airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), 9.8 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Brazil is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Brazil 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 Cúpula da Luneta Foto-equatorial, Pavilhão Luiz Cruls, Pavilhão Círculo Meridiano de Gautier. The rest is in the Brazil guide.
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