A ceremony was held yesterday morning to mark the start of the nation's first science complex in Binh Dinh Province.

The design of the Binh Dinh science space complex

The 3.8ha complex is located inside the precinct of the International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education in Ghenh Rang Ward, Quy Nhon city.

With an investment capital of 171 billion VND (7.84 million USD) from the State budget, the first national science complex comprises a planetarium, a science museum and an astronomical observatory. Construction is due to be completed in 2017.

The complex, a round-shaped structure surrounded by rows of coconut trees, is designed by French architect Jean - Francois Milou, who also designed the nearby International Center for Interdisciplinary Science Education of the Meet Vietnam Organisation.

(Source: VNA/ tuoitrenews)