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Birla Planetarium stands at the junction of Chowringhee and Theatre
Road (the present Shakespeare Sarani). This is a spectacular asset
of modern Calcutta. This is the 2nd largest planetarium
in the world. It was constructed at a cost of a whopping two
million rupees. This Planetarium was opened for the spectators on
29th September 1962.
This
is an architectural marvel. The spherical one-storeyed
Planetarium was tremendously influenced by the Buddhist
architectural remnants at Sanchi. Its circumference is 82 ft. This wonderful house exhibits
the universe and the
solar system with all their enigmas. The instrument for projection was
brought from East Germany. The planetarium has a capacity of 500
spectators. The shows are held regularly. The solar system is
introduced to the spectators in English, Bengali and Hindi. Extra
shows are arranged on holidays.
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