The
planetarium located at Sri. T. Chowdaiah Road opposite to the golf course
was established in 1989 by the Bangalore City Corporation and later entrusted
to the Bangalore Association for Science Education (BASE). The sky theater
here with a dome of fifteen meters in diameter has a seating capacity
of 225. Lectures and shows on astronomy are regular features here. The
shows about the marvels of the universe, the planets and the solar system
are designed to be informative and entertaining and is a visual delight
for children and adults. Apart from offering clear and informative accounts
of science subjects, these programmes also bring in historical backgrounds,
modern developments and future prospects. The Planetarium also has an
observatory with a professional six inch code refractor telescope.
The exhibits displayed at the exhibition hall in the planetarium include
astro-photographs of galaxies, paintings, sculpture and posters of versatile
personalities such as Albert Einstein etc. It also houses a stall where
one can buy books, science kits, models, telescopes, astro-photos, etc.
The planetarium is closed every Mondays and second Tuesdays. Working hours
are from 10.00 am to 5.30 pm. Daily two shows are held here and the entry
is restricted to children below 5 years. The science park developed in
the planetarium area provides an opportunity to the visitors to learn
some elements of science in a natural and playful manner. Association
of Bangalore Amateur Astronomers (ABAA), an independent, nonprofit making
body is also housed in the Planetarium.
Contact address :
Bangalore Association for Science Education
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
Sri. T. Chowdaiah Road, High Grounds,
Bangalore-560001
Phone : +91 80 22266084, +91 80 22203234
Email : Contact
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The
planetarium located at Sri. T. Chowdaiah Road opposite to the golf course
was established in 1989 by the Bangalore City Corporation and later entrusted
to the Bangalore Association for Science Education (BASE). The sky theater
here with a dome of fifteen meters in diameter has a seating capacity
of 225. Lectures and shows on astronomy are regular features here. The
shows about the marvels of the universe, the planets and the solar system
are designed to be informative and entertaining and is a visual delight
for children and adults. Apart from offering clear and informative accounts
of science subjects, these programmes also bring in historical backgrounds,
modern developments and future prospects. The Planetarium also has an
observatory with a professional six inch code refractor telescope.
