Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex (Planetarium Melaka)

The Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex, also known as Planetarium Melaka, is an Islamic astronomy centre and planetarium located in Tanjung Bidara, Masjid Tanah, Alor Gajah, Melaka. Operated by the Melaka Mufti Department, it combines a planetarium, observatory and exhibition galleries dedicated to astronomy and falak. Named after scholar Al-Khwarizmi, it serves for education, research and official moon-sighting to determine the Islamic calendar, overlooking the Strait of Malacca.

Visitors can expect a coastal astronomy complex with a domed planetarium theatre, an observatory equipped with telescopes, and indoor exhibition galleries explaining astronomy, Islamic falak, and the contributions of Al-Khwarizmi. The site includes outdoor grounds with educational displays and views of the Strait of Malacca. Activities centre on planetarium shows, telescope viewing sessions, and guided educational exhibits in a quiet, institutional setting.