The B M Birla Planetarium
was inaugurated by Shri N.T. Rama Rao, the then Chief Minister of Andhra
Pradesh in 1985. This was a very important landmark for inculcating scientific
temper amongst amateurs, lay men and students in particular.
The planetarium is acclaimed
for its efforts and presentation of latest information and updating on the vast
mysteries and inventions of the universe.
Not only it is one of the
best attended Planetaria in the world, it has also been acclaimed to be amongst
the very best in the world, and compared to Planetaria best rated in other
parts of world i.e, in Europe, the US,
Far East, Soviet Republics and elsewhere. The cosmic presentations here have
highlighted various mysteries of the Universe as they have unfolded-from
Halley's comet through space explorations of the solar system to the riddles of
Black Holes and the newly discovered dark energy.
This apart, special
interactive sessions for students are organized. The Planetarium also conducts
a popular course on Astronomy and Astrophysics. The Planetarium also regularly
creates exhibitions on relavant topics.
Admission Charges: Rs, 50/-
TIMINGS:
English : 11.30.AM 4 P.M.
6 PM
Telugu: 12.15, 3.00, 5.00,6.45 PM (8.15PM optional)
Hindi : 7.30 PM
Planetarium is closed on last
Thursday of every month.
On 2nd and last
Friday of every month show starts fom 3PM
*Children below 4 years are not
permitted in the Sky Theatre.
The G
P Birla Observatory
The GP
Birla Observvatory is an Indo-French
Collaborative effort and is one of the few public observatories in India. The
Observatory houses the C11 Telescope donated by Uranoscope of Paris.
Amateurs
and interested persons could use the Observatory and see for themselves the
marvels of the Universe and use the facility, for the purpose of disseminating
interest in the subject. Lectures, Seminars and other such events around the
Observatory are also planned.
The G P Birla Observatory is now open for public.
Interested persons can now gaze the stars, planets through this sophisticated
telescope by taking prior appointment. This facility is available in the night
provided sky is clear 7.00 PM to 8.30PM
Admission: Rs. 30/- per person.
For any queries pleace contact, Phone: +91 040
23235081 official Number of Planetarium and Observatory.
Both planetarium and observatory are located Beside BirlaMandir which is 2km from Hyderabad Railway Station, (Nampally). and One Km from Hussain Sagar
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