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Birla Planetarium in Chennai

Birla Planetarium is a nice place wherein both the young and the old can learn more about our cosmic world which is a place for education, entertainment and enjoyment. 

The fact that there’s a much bigger world beyond our own world has always raised more curiosity in the minds of readers across the globe.

Planetarium is one such place wherein you’ll be able to quench much of your evergreen curiosity. The name of Mr B. M. Birla, the great futurist and industrialist is fondly associated with this great planetarium.

Periyar Science and Technology Center


The Periyar Science and Technology campus in Kotturpuram (Chennai) houses this planetarium. The absence of city lights on the Gandhi Mandapam Road turns it into an ideal place for observation of heavenly bodies at the clear night sky.

This place is also quite near to our Guindy National Park. Mr. R Venkataraman, the then President of India had inaugurated after its foundation stone was laid on May 11, 1988.

The Birla Planetarium in Chennai


Mr. P. Ivamperumal is now working as the director of this planetarium. Regular cosmic shows are held on the inner dome which is composed of aluminum and spherical in shape; it is also regarded as the most modern planetarium within our country.

Special Features of Birla Planetarium:

  • Each one of us would be thrilled to experience one of the best audio visual programs within this planetarium.

  • 236 persons can be seated in this planetarium within its air-conditioned theater.


    Features of BM Birla Planetarium


  • The main theater is surrounded by the hall of fame which shows us through the statues and portraits of celebrities associated with the field of Astronomy. The year 2009 saw the latest addition in the form of the sky theater; a 360 degree effect has been generated here with the help of a certain software wrap.

  • You’ll also be drawn towards the various celestial models and information describing their time and birth.

  • Some 2.1 million rupees have been spent to create the mirror projection on the entire dome using a DLP projector. A class room, a sound studio and a seminar hall are situated within this planetarium.

Shows in Birla Planetarium:


Show Timings at Birla Planetarium in ChennaiTamil and English languages are primarily followed for conducting shows within this planetarium. 

The deep sky, season and sky, stellar cycle, meteoroid shooting, Comets, Moon, Earth, eclipse and the solar system are the major means of attraction for the visitors.

Astronomical topics have large been discussed in this planetarium through 35 programs; new programs are set after a gap of three months to attract new visitors.

Contact Details of Birla Planetarium:


The planetarium is just a kilometer away from both the Kasturba Nagar railway station and the Kotturpuram railway station. You’ll also find a bus stoppage lying around two kilometers from the planetarium. This makes it easier for you to reach this planetarium from all directions.

Show Timings:
10.45 am, 13.15 p.m. 15.45 p.m. - In English
12.00 noon to 2.30 p.m. - In Tamil

Opening Days:
Excepting the national holidays, the planetarium stays open on all days (7 days a week).

Opening Time:
It opens at 10:00 a.m. each day, and closes at 17:45 p.m.

Address:
4, Gandi Mandapam Road
Kottupuram (Chennai), India

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