Bombay Sightseeing |
Nehru Planetarium -
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 Founded
in the year 1989 to commemorate the birth centenary of Pandit
Jawaharlal Nehru, the Planetarium aims to instill an awareness of
astronomy amongst students as well as the common public. The sky
theater with a dome of fifteen meters in diameter has a seating
capacity of 225. It also has an observatory with a professional six
inch code refractor telescope. The Nehru planetarium is engaged in
recreating image of the sky as seen from any where on the Earth any
time. It unfolds the mysteries of the cosmos. They also screening
regular film shows on the outer space which are of particular interest
for children. Close by is the Nehru Science center which is a science
park and permanent exhibits on intricacies of life. The antique models
of Railway engines, aero planes, tramcar and steam lorry are very
exciting to see. |
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