The Nehru Planetarium of Mumbai is the place, where shows are hosted on outer space or the universe. The Nehru Planetarium of Mumbai is a venture of the Nehru Center, Mumbai, located in the Worli Place, Annie Besant Road. The shows are especially in demand among children as they are educative programs, however, students of cosmology also comprise a major part of the crowd.
The dome of the planetarium is used for projecting the pictures and video clippings of the outer space. These clippings are not the original pictures but they have been artificially developed by the museum. The museum was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, to whom the museum has been dedicated. The inauguration year was 1977.
Shows in Nehru Planetarium, Mumbai
Till date, there have been about 32 shows on the universe and all of them have claimed equal popularity among the audience.
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Four shows are held, two of which are held in Hindi, one in English and another in Marathi, the state language.
The sheer accuracy and style of presentations keeps the audience glued to their seat. There is more to the Nehru Planetarium than just these space shows. The museum authorities hold elocution, art exhibition, workshops, seminars, quizzes and other competitions related to space science. The goal is to promote the interest about space science and cosmology among young learners.
Visiting the Nehru Planetarium, Mumbai
The planetarium remains open for public viewing from eleven in the morning till five in the evening on all days except of Monday. Students are given special rebate on entry fees but identity proof is required. The ticket charges are different for adults and children. The place is located close to the Dadar and Byculla station, the Mumbai Central Station and the Mahalakshmi Station. About a score of different BEST buses commute passengers to and from the place. Some of these include bus numbers 521, 80, 84, 92, 91, 93, A2, A1 and A4 to name a few.
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