Priyadarshini Planetarium
The
Priyadarshini Planetarium is situated within
the Kerala State Science and Technology Museum
premises in Thiruvananthapuram. It is one of
the most sophisticated and versatile planetariums
in India. The marvellous planetarium complex
has a centrally air-conditioned sky theatre,
conference hall, workshops and a sound-studio.
The planetarium, rated as one of the best horizontal
domed planetariums by global standards, has
a seating capacity of 184 persons. The planetarium
organises various science-related shows, the
best example being – “Man and the Universe",
which deals with the origin and different stages
of development of astronomy, the structure of
different planets and the origin of the Universe.
The museum park at the planetarium premises
has numerous outdoor exhibits which include
models of rockets and aeroplanes.
Timings of the Planetarium shows:
Malayalam: 10:30 am, 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm English
: 12 Noon
Ticket Rates: Adults -Rs 15 Children (3-10 yrs)
and authorised batches of students with teachers
- Rs 10
Location
PMG Junction,
Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram
How to get there
Nearest Bus Station:Thiruvananthapuram
Central Bus Station
Nearest Railway Station:Thiruvananthapuram
Central Railway Station
Nearest Airport:Trivandrum International
Airport
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