Nehru Planetarium, Delhi
No, you didn't read that wrong! Gone are the days when planetariums and museums were just part of the primary school curriculum. The place takes you to space making it one of the coolest things to do in Delhi. Spend your outing away from the regular chaotic places and spend some time under this marvelous creation. Be charmed by the stars, planets, solar systems, and much more on your journey to space. Not only for your friends, but the spot makes for a cute romantic date place too!
The regular programs of the Planetarium include public shows at 11:30 AM (English), 1:30 PM (Hindi), 3:00 PM (English), and 4:00 PM (Hindi). The topics included in these programs are continuously updated. Do something different and go out with a purpose. It's the best thing you could do for yourself.
Things to Do in Nehru Planetarium
1. Attend Live Shows and Programs
The Planetarium organizes a myriad of live shows and workshops for tourists. These programs have been regularly refurbished and are indispensable in imparting knowledge about astronomy to large audiences. The shows are fun and interactive, which piques the interest of students and novice astronomers from across the country. Additionally, astronomy quizzes and art competitions are held every year in February and August which one can participate in.
2. Visiting Sky Theatre
The Sky Theatre is a dome-shaped theatre, which has been built in a way that replicates the sky, as it is visible to us. It is an iconic attraction that hosts some lights and sound edutainment shows which gives visitors a glimpse of the world of astronomy. Shows like “New Solar System”, “Ultimate Universe” and “Astronaut” can be seen in comfortable recliner seats, with a guiding narration in several languages.
3. Exhibition Hall
The Exhibition Gallery of the planetarium is home to a rich collection of paintings, historic images of celestial bodies, and trivia about outer space. One can gain invaluable insights into the thrilling space voyages of astronauts as encapsulated in various forms of visuals.
4. Definiti Optical Star Projector
Established after renovations in 2010, this hybrid projector is what brings the Nehru Planetarium at par with its contemporaries across the world. The projector allows visitors to view planets, constellations, asteroids, and other celestial bodies with crystal clarity. It contains high-power telescopes and solar filters, which enables one to view all the major eclipses taking place as well as, get a closer look at the night sky.
