James S. McDonnell Planetarium - St. Louis, Missouri
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 38° 37.897 W 090° 16.254
15S E 737558 N 4279431
This odd-shaped building is the James S. McDonnell Planetarium located with the St. Louis Science Center on the edge of Forest Park in St. Louis.
Waymark Code: WMQC4
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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The "smoke" coming from the building is coincidental clouds on the day the picture was taken but does add to the effect of the building. The building was designed by architect Gyo Obata of the firm Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum (HOK). The shape of the building's unique roof is known mathematically as a hyperboloid of one sheet.

Check this website for more information St. Louis Science Center and James S. McDonnell Planetarium

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Building Address:
Forest Park
St. Louis, Missouri United States
63110

Is it open to the general public?: yes

When was it built? (Approximate if you must.): 01/01/1963

What is the name of this building?: James S. McDonnell Planetarium
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