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The Birla Planetarium in Chennai India is the next best thing to cosmic travel. The state of the art facility taps into the imagination of visitors with its hi tech programs and presentations. Birla is also proactive in astronomy presentations and lectures for the public. It is conveniently located near the Periyar Science and Technology Museum, which together creates a great field trip of informative and fascinating experiences. Many schools provide such an outing for their students and also counsel them on the many possibilities for careers in science and astronomy. Tourists who are staying in a hotel Chennai India also have this great opportunity to enjoy a show at the Planetarium.

The Planetarium was developed in honor and memory of B.M Birla, a well-respected visionary and industrialist. It is the most modern of the Planetariums in the Indian subcontinent. A special projector brings to life all of the many dynamics of the solar system and universe, which keeps audience members, captivated. The great sounds effects contribute to the feeling of passing comets, planets and meteors in the world of space travel. In addition to the Planetarium experience the center offers some astronomy exhibits. Among those are the Solar System, Man on the Moon and Cycle of Stars. There are meeting rooms and classroom for lectures and discussions on what the students have seen and heard.

The Planetarium is part of the Periyar Science and Technology center. The complex is multi-purpose facility aimed at education and awareness of some of the science fields. There is a Children’s Hall of Sciences, which is specifically targeted to attract the attention, interest and imaginations of young people. There are other galleries that focus on particular aspects of science and technology. Most of them have interactive elements that help to create a connection between science and everyday life.

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