Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Educational planetarium in Bangalore North, India
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium is an educational facility in Bangalore North specializing in astronomical presentations. The dome theater holds 210 people and shows presentations about stars, planets, and space exploration.
The facility was founded in 1989 by Bangalore City Corporation as part of a network of five Nehru planetariums across India. This establishment aimed to promote astronomical education across different regions of the country.
Shows are presented in Kannada and English to reach audiences with different language backgrounds in Karnataka. The programs appeal to families and school groups seeking to learn more about space and astronomy.
The facility is open Tuesday through Sunday with multiple shows daily, each covering different topics about space and the cosmos. It is helpful to check which presentation times are available before planning your visit.
The adjoining Science Park features over 40 interactive exhibits that demonstrate physics and astronomy concepts through hands-on experiments. These displays allow visitors to explore and understand scientific ideas by trying them out firsthand.
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