At a quaint property in the heart of Manila lies a state-owned planetarium that has been attracting a growing number of visitors thanks to more spectacular shows made possible by newly acquired projectors from Japan.

Since February, thousands of people have flocked to the National Planetarium on Padre Burgos Avenue to see the exhibits and shows, which run from midmorning until late afternoon. On busy days, the crowd grows to over 1,000.

Bret Guiterrez, 22, after watching one of the 45-minute shows, said it reminded him of life in the provinces, where many of his nights were spent gazing at the stars.