Chapter 20. The Rose Center for Earth and Space
The Hayden Planetarium from the upper walkway of the Rose Center for Earth and Space. Taken at ISO 1600, f/2.8, 1/15 second with a 24–70mm lens braced against a support pillar.
Why It's Worth a Photograph
One of the most popular parts of the American Museum of Natural History, the Rose Center for Earth and Space opened in 2000 on 81st Street near Central Park West. A new building surrounding the 1935-built Hayden Planetarium, this seven-story glass cube is an attractive piece of architecture and a great photographic subject.
The space lights up at night as seen from outside while inside there are enticing curves, shapes, and colors to explore around the interesting exhibits. The world-renowned planetarium is a visual feast as a break between creating photographs. The Rose Center is worth a trip by itself or in combination with a visit to the Natural History Museum.
Where Can I Get the Best Shot?
The best locations to photograph the Rose Center are from outside and from the Heilbrun Cosmic Pathway.
The best vantage points from which to photograph the Rose Center for Earth and Space: (A) outside the Hayden Planetarium and (B) on the Heilbrun Cosmic Pathway. Other photo ops: (5) Central Park, (15) Metropolitan Museum of Art, and (16) Museum of ...
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