Birla Planetarium
The Chennai Birla Planetarium at Kotturpuram boasts of a modern fully computerized planetarium that is of special interest to students and public alike, Birla Planetarium is located between Adyar and Guindy at Kotturpuram. Birla Planetarium was built in the memory of B.M. Birla, the famous industrialist and visionary and is therefore known as B.M. Birla Planetarium
The main attraction of Birla Planetarium includes the sophisticated and versatile GM II projector. The accompanying special effects projector , recreates some of the most awe inspiring heavenly phenomena on the specially perforated aluminium inner dome. A truly magnificent experience! Another feather in its cap, the planetarium is fully computerized with a comfortable seating capacity of 236 at any given time.
An excellent opportunity for kids to explore the magical world of science and astronomy, the Birla planetarium and the Periyar science and technology institute offer interactive experiments to whet the curiosity of young minds. The mystery of the solar system and cosmic space are unfolded. There are courses in astronomy and night sky observations.
The Science and Technology Centre is open on all days except on national holidays, from 10 a.m. to 5.45 p.m. Timings for cosmic shows in the planetarium (English) are 10.45 a.m., 1.15 p.m. and 3.45 p.m. In Tamil, the show timings are 12 noon and 2.30 p.m.
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