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B.M.
Birla Planetarium located at Kottur in
Chennai, houses a
modern fully computerised projector, which depicts the heaven on a
hemispherical dome. The planetarium presents to the visiting public and
students audio-visual programs on various themes in astronomy.
About The Planetarium
The planetarium plays home to the most modern, sophisticated and
versatile GM II projector. The accompanying special effects projector
recreates some of the most awe inspiring heavenly phenomena on the
specially perforated aluminum inner dome. Another feather in its cap, the
planetarium is fully computerized with a comfortable seating capacity of
236 at any given time.
The Show
The Solar System, Cycle of Stars, Sky and Seasons, Comets, Man on the
Moon - exciting celestial topics envelope you in a unique imbibing
process. Incidentally, they also happen to be the highlights of the
Planetarium's unique programs since its inception in 1988.
The shows are held both in English and Tamil. The cosmic world revolves
around the twinkling stars, shooting meteoroids, rotating solar system and
the undulating contours of the red planet, Mars. The spectacular show goes
on, with the city of Chennai radiantly resplendent against the night sky.
An ethereal experience that almost makes one feel one with the sparkling
universe.
Closed On: National holidays
Timings For Cosmic Shows In The Planetarium
In English -10.45 a.m., 1.15 p.m. and 3.45 p.m.
In Tamil -12.00 noon and 2.30 p.m.
Air: Chennai
has an airport with both domestic and international terminals. Regular
flights connect Chennai with the major cities within the country and also
with countries like USA, Singapore, U.K etc.
Rail: Chennai
is well connected by rail with the important towns and cities within and
beyond the state.
Road: State transport buses and private buses connect
Chennai with the
major towns and cities within the country. Local trains, city buses, auto
rickshaws and taxis are also available for local transportation.
Being the capital city of the state, Chennai is well equipped with various kinds of accommodation options, varying from economic class to luxurious ones.
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