Get Lost in the Mystery of the Universe with these Planetariums in India

The success of Chandyaan 3, a moon project by the International Space Research Organisation (ISRO) got laurels from the entire world. And, the credit goes to the scientists and the astronomy practitioners in India. Do you ever wonder how they study the universe and our own, Milky Way Galaxy? Well, you can get a glimpse of the research by visiting these popular planetariums in India that are known to teach you about the basic and technical concepts of the universe!

Nehru Planetarium, Mumbai

Located in Worli, Nehru Planetarium promotes science and technology through lectures, educational and cultural events, seminars, and more! You can enjoy some of the popular shows here like Tryst and Destiny, Mahatma - The Eternal Light, The Wonders of the Universe, Invaders of Mars, and many more as per the days of your visit. So, if you are interested in the world of science and planets, visit this place!

Where: Nehru Centre, Worli

Timings: 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Birla Planetarium, Kolkata

Popular as the largest planetarium in Asia and the second largest in the world, the Birla Planetarium is a circular-shaped building designed like a Buddhist Stupa. There are shows on the wonder of the universe and facts about the planets! Other than that, there are interesting shows, an astronomy gallery, a sky theatre, a laboratory and more!

Where: 96, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata

Timings: 11:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Ahmedabad Planetarium, Ahmedabad

Located inside Gujarat Science City, this planetarium shows a lot of concepts related to science and the universe. The infrastructure also includes Planet Earth and the Hall of Space, among others for different kinds of shows. It also has a robotic gallery. Learn about stars, comets, and constellations through various exhibitions, and shows here!

Where: Gujarat Science City, Thaltej, Ahmedabad

Timings: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Birla Planetarium, Chennai

Birla Planetarium in Chennai is popular for various reasons. They have a 360-degree sky theatre, which is the first of its kind in India. The planetarium also houses a special-effects projector for telecasting various shows and exhibitions. They organise virtual tours of the sky and host cosmic shows in their inner spherical-shaped dome that is composed of aluminium. So, learn more about the stars here! 

Where: Gandhi Mandapam Rd, Duraisamy Nagar, Kotturpuram, Chennai

Timings: 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Guwahati Planetarium, Assam

This planetarium in the capital city of Assam uses the Japanese Goto GX instrument for its sky-watching sessions that are conducted by the experts on a dome-shaped screen. You can get to learn more about the mysteries of celestial space through the shows here that are available in Assamese as well as in English. 

Where: MG Rd, Latasil, Uzan Bazar, Guwahati

Timings: 11 a.m to 5 p.m.

Patna Planetarium, Patna

The Indira Gandhi Planetarium is a roof for all kinds of shows on subjects related to astronomy. One of the oldest and largest planetariums in Asia, this space also has a dome structure and organises large events, conferences, seminars or workshops and more. 

Where: Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Adalatganj, Kidwaipuri, Patna

Timings: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.