Swami Vivekananda Planetarium
Swami Vivekananda Planetarium at Pilikula in Mangalore is the first 3D planetarium in India.[3] It is also the first planetarium in the country with 8K digital and opto-mechanical (hybrid) projection system.[4] The planetarium is at the Pilikula Regional Science Centre in Mangalore.[5]
Pilikula Planetarium | |
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_in_Mangalore.jpg) Dome of the Swami Vivekananda 3D Planetarium in Mangalore | |
  Location at Mangalore | |
| Established | 1 March 2018 |
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| Location | Mangalore, Karnataka,  |
| Coordinates | 12.8686971°N 74.8384518°E |
| Type | Active 3D 8K digital projection |
| Director | K V Rao[1] |
| Curator | Pilikula Regional Science Centre |
| Architect | Evans & Sutherland[2] |
| Public transit access | City Buses 3A, 3B, 3C, 3K, 3S |
Programmes and dimension
The Swami Vivekananda Planetarium has a dome diameter of 18 m (59 ft) and a seating capacity of 170.[6] 3D shows such as We are stars, Dawn of the space age and Mysteries of the unseen world[7] are presented in English and Kannada.[8]
Entrance
Inside
3D 8K resolution projector
Planetarium viewed from the Pilikula Regional Science Centre
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References
- "Planetarium with advanced technology to become Mangaluru's major tourist attraction". The Hindu. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- "Mangaluru: Sentosa-like island in Pilikula? Plan on". Bangalore Mirror. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
- "Country's first 3D planetarium inaugurated at Pilikula in city". The Hindu. 2 March 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- "Country's first planetarium with 3D hybrid tech opens in Pilikula". Deccan Herald. 2 March 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- "Good news for stargazers, India's first virtual 3D Planetarium comes up in Mangaluru". The News Minute. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- "3D planetarium at Pilikula to open on March 1". The Hindu. 25 February 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- "Welcome to Pilikula Regional Science Centre". Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- "Eight shows on Saturdays, Sundays at Pilikula planetarium". The Hindu. 3 March 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
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