Fact File
» Entry - By ticket
» Construction cost - 2.00 million
» Capacity - 500 person
Location
M.P. Birla Planetarium is adjacent to the Maidan, close to the
crossing of Chowringhee and Theatre Road (the present Shakespeare
Sarani).
About Birla Planetarium
The second largest of its kind in the world, this planetarium was
opened for the spectators on 29th September 1962. Birla planetarium
is a spectacular asset of modern Kolkata. It was constructed at a
cost of a whopping two million rupees. The Planetarium has a
capacity of 500 spectators.The planetarium is a single storeyed,
circular structure constructed in pure Indian architectural style.
The central dome has a diameter of 27m. shaped in imitation of the
Buddhist Stupa at Sanchi. Interesting exhibits are the fine
collections of paintings, celestial models and busts of famous
astronomers that line the corridors. The gigantic planetarium
projector accessories comprise of 29000 parts and combine to portray
on the inner ceiling of the planetarium, the naked face of space,
Stars, planets and heavenly bodies. The solar system is introduced
to the spectators in English, Bengali and Hindi. Extra shows are
arranged on holidays.
Timing of Shows
» Daily - seven shows are held
» Hindi - 12.30 P.M., 2.30 P.M. 4.30 P.M.
» English - 1.30 P.M. 6.30 P.M.
» Bengali - 3.30 P.M. & 5.30 P.M.
» Sundays & holidays - Two additional shows at
10.30 a.m. (Hindi) and 11.30 a.m. (Bengali).
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