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Guwahati Planetarium is the only one of its kind in [[Assam Valley|Assam]] and the entire [[North-East India|North-Eastern]] region of India and a centre of [[Astronomical|astronomical]] research. The Guwahati Planetarium is unrivalled in Assam and rest of northeast India with its distinctive dome and sloping walls that sets it apart in the skyline of the area. The Planetarium uses the Japanese Goto GX instrument. The hardware includes the GX starfield [[Projector|projector]], sixty special-effects projectors, and the sky theatre's sound system. The show software is also supplied by Goto. |
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The '''Guwahati Planetarium''' is a center for [[astronomical]] education and research. Built in 1994, it is the oldest planetarium in [[Assam Valley|Assam]] and [[Northeast India|North-Eastern]] [[India]]<small>.(''<u>At present Assam have 4 more planetarium -jorhat,nalbari, Lakhimpur, kokrajhar</u>''</small>)Its distinctive dome and sloping walls set it apart from the skyline of the area. |
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The planetarium uses the Chronos star field [[projector]],[https://www.goto.co.jp/english/work/hybrid-planetarium/chronos2/] digital HD video projectors and the Dolby sky theater's sound system to put on shows of the night sky in the theater. These shows are projected onto the interior of the dome and are available in both Assamese and English. The shows are one of the main attractions of the planetarium. Night sky watching sessions are also popular among visitors. |
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The Guwahati Planetarium is an attempt to reach the young and scientifically inclined minds and provide them a glimpse of the night sky and solar system. |
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| ⚫ | Besides daily shows, the Planetarium also regularly organizes seminars, workshops and conferences for scientists and researchers. It also offers exhibitions, quizzes, and outdoor viewing facilities during eclipses for students and the local community.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Guwahati Planetarium, Construction of Guwahati Planetarium|url=https://www.guwahationline.in/city-guide/guwahati-planetarium|access-date=2022-01-05|website=www.guwahationline.in}}</ref> |
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The Planetarium<ref>{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-04/guwahati/29620640_1_projection-system-astro-guwahati-planetarium | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927183524/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-04/guwahati/29620640_1_projection-system-astro-guwahati-planetarium | url-status=dead | archive-date=2012-09-27 | title=Guwahati Planetarium has unique hybrid projection system | date=2011-06-04 | access-date=12 June 2012 | work=[[The Times of India]] | author=Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> has a unique hybrid planetarium projection system, the first one of its kind in the entire northeast region. It is the second planetarium in India to get such a system, the first one being [[Nehru Planetarium Delhi|New Delhi Planetarium]]. |
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Apart from the projection system, an astronomical gallery is likely going to be launched by the Creative Museum Designers (CMD) at the planetarium. The state science and technology department has already released funds for the upcoming project. A library is included in the facilities. |
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== See also == |
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Facilities at the Planetarium include a library. |
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* [[Indian Astronomical Observatory#Astrotourism|Astrotourism in India]] |
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* [[List of planetariums]] |
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* [[Swami Vivekananda Planetarium|Swami Vivekananda Planetarium, Mangalore]] |
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== References == |
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The Guwahati Planetarium, is a sincere attempt to reach the young and scientifically inclined minds and provide them a glimpse of the available treasure trove assembled over centuries by the human explorers. Apart from the regular Sky watching sessions conducted by the experts at the planetarium, special shows projected on a dome shaped overhead screen are the star attraction of the Planetarium. These shows are available in Assamese, Hindi and in English and the timings are as convenient with enough entertainment at the planetarium museum and Science section to keep enthusiasts busy... |
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{{cquote|The Planetarium is getting a unique hybrid planetarium projection system, the first one of its kind in the entire northeast region. It is the second planetarium in India to get such a system, the first one being [[Nehru Planetarium Delhi|New Delhi Planetarium]]. |
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Apart from the projection system, an astronomical gallery, mobile 'taramandal' and an astro-van are soon going to be launched by the National Council of Science Museum (NCSM) at the planetarium. The state science and technology department has already sanctioned funds of around Rs 38 lakh for the upcoming projects.}}<ref>http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-06-04/guwahati/29620640_1_projection-system-astro-guwahati-planetarium</ref> |
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| Established | 1994 |
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| Location | M.G. Road, Dighali Pukhuri, Guwahati |
| Type | Planetarium museum and library |
| Director | Kimnei Changsan |
| Curator | Babul Bora |
| Public transit access | State Transport |
The Guwahati Planetarium is a center for astronomical education and research. Built in 1994, it is the oldest planetarium in Assam and North-Eastern India.(At present Assam have 4 more planetarium -jorhat,nalbari, Lakhimpur, kokrajhar)Its distinctive dome and sloping walls set it apart from the skyline of the area.
The planetarium uses the Chronos star field projector,[1] digital HD video projectors and the Dolby sky theater's sound system to put on shows of the night sky in the theater. These shows are projected onto the interior of the dome and are available in both Assamese and English. The shows are one of the main attractions of the planetarium. Night sky watching sessions are also popular among visitors.
The Guwahati Planetarium is an attempt to reach the young and scientifically inclined minds and provide them a glimpse of the night sky and solar system.
Besides daily shows, the Planetarium also regularly organizes seminars, workshops and conferences for scientists and researchers. It also offers exhibitions, quizzes, and outdoor viewing facilities during eclipses for students and the local community.[1]
The Planetarium[2] has a unique hybrid planetarium projection system, the first one of its kind in the entire northeast region. It is the second planetarium in India to get such a system, the first one being New Delhi Planetarium.
Apart from the projection system, an astronomical gallery is likely going to be launched by the Creative Museum Designers (CMD) at the planetarium. The state science and technology department has already released funds for the upcoming project. A library is included in the facilities.
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[edit]- ^ "Guwahati Planetarium, Construction of Guwahati Planetarium". www.guwahationline.in. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
- ^ Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (4 June 2011). "Guwahati Planetarium has unique hybrid projection system". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 September 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2012.