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Priyadarshini Space Planetarium

 

Ranked among the most versatile planetariums in India, the Priyadarshini Space Planetarium was opened to public in 1994. It is fitted with advance equipment that allows the projection of all the constituents of universe. This planetarium imparts valuable knowledge about earth and the enormous universe that we all are part of. Simulating the star-studded night sky on any earth location is its most attractive feature. The museum is situated in the campus of Kerala State Science and Technology Museum. Blessed with a unique blend of architecture, it is oriented horizontally which has a dome-type ceiling used as a screen for the images of celestial bodies. Astronomical phenomena are projected with the help of ocular device. There is a sky theatre, where several planetarium shows are conducted. One of the major shows held here is ‘The Man and the Universe’, displaying evolving stages of astronomy, constitution of planets and finally the origin of Universe. There are also other shows that display birth and life of a star, including some special events for groups at 10.30 AM, 12.00 PM, 3.00 PM and 5.00 PM.