Tashkent Planetarium

(6 Zarqaynar; 244 7720; © 09.00-17.00 daily; US$1)

Close to Chorsu Bazaar, the planetarium combines exhibition halls with a Mi-seat auditorium, with projectors showing the movement of the planets, meteors, comets, black holes and other fabulous things. It has an admirable dual remit of entertainment and the promotion of astronomy.