Swami Vivekananda Planetarium

Swami Vivekananda Planetarium at Pilikula in Mangalore is the first 3D planetarium in India.[3] It is also the first planetarium in the country with 8K digital and opto-mechanical (hybrid) projection system.[4] The planetarium is at the Pilikula Regional Science Centre in Mangalore.[5]

Swami Vivekananda Planetarium
Pilikula Planetarium
Dome of the Swami Vivekananda 3D Planetarium in Mangalore
Location at Mangalore
Established1 March 2018 (2018-03-01)
LocationMangalore, Karnataka,  India
Coordinates12.8686971°N 74.8384518°E / 12.8686971; 74.8384518
TypeActive 3D 8K digital projection
DirectorK V Rao[1]
CuratorPilikula Regional Science Centre
ArchitectEvans & Sutherland[2]
Public transit accessCity Buses 3A, 3B, 3C, 3K, 3S

Programmes and dimension

The Swami Vivekananda Planetarium has a dome diameter of 18 m (59 ft) and a seating capacity of 170.[6] 3D shows such as We are stars, Dawn of the space age and Mysteries of the unseen world[7] are presented in English and Kannada.[8]

  • Entrance
  • Inside
  • 3D 8K resolution projector
  • Planetarium viewed from the Pilikula Regional Science Centre

References
  1. "Planetarium with advanced technology to become Mangaluru's major tourist attraction". The Hindu. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  2. "Mangaluru: Sentosa-like island in Pilikula? Plan on". Bangalore Mirror. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  3. "Country's first 3D planetarium inaugurated at Pilikula in city". The Hindu. 2 March 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  4. "Country's first planetarium with 3D hybrid tech opens in Pilikula". Deccan Herald. 2 March 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  5. "Good news for stargazers, India's first virtual 3D Planetarium comes up in Mangaluru". The News Minute. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  6. "3D planetarium at Pilikula to open on March 1". The Hindu. 25 February 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
  7. "Welcome to Pilikula Regional Science Centre". Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  8. "Eight shows on Saturdays, Sundays at Pilikula planetarium". The Hindu. 3 March 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
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