China has opened the doors on what it bills as the world's largest planetarium, a slick new Shanghai facility showcasing the nation's recent extra-terrestrial exploits while notably downplaying those of space pioneers like the United States.
Beijing has spent much of this year bombarding the public with news of the country's rising space prowess, part of a larger propaganda blitz highlighting Chinese achievements under the ruling Communists to mark the party's 100th anniversary.
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Shanghai Planetarium
A depiction of the sun is seen as people visit the recently-opened Shanghai Planetarium in Shanghai. Photo: AFP
A lunar simulator replica of a Chinese probe seen at the Shanghai Planetarium in Shanghai. Photo: AFP
A depiction of our planet Earth is seen as people visit the Shanghai Planetarium. Photo: AFP
The recently-opened Shanghai Planetarium in Shanghai. Photo: AFP
