Nehru Planetarium
Planetario Nehru
Nehru Planetarium (Teen Murti Marg Area, New Delhi, Delhi) — commissioned on 3rd March, 1977, with the objective of fostering scientific temper through the means of edutainment (that’s right! education + entertainment). The planetarium has been making learning Astronomy a pleasant experience. It also has grown into a Center for scientific study of astronomy and for meeting of scientists and scholars for discussions and lectures, arranged periodically on various stellar and Astronomical events.
The programs are aimed at inspiring students. These include Science quiz contests, Astro-painting, Science elocution, Astro-poetry and Astro-quiz competitions. Special arrangements are made to watch, study and photograph Solar & Lunar eclipses, and many such other events. Telescopes are installed outside the Planetarium to enable eager visitors to watch these phenomena. Admission: Rs. 60 (adult), Rs. 40 (children ages 4-12 years). Check the Planetarium’s website for an updated schedule: https://nehru-centre.org/planetarium/