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Aryabhatt Planetarium
आर्यभट्ट नक्षत्रशाला | |
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Former name | Bhimrao Ambedkar Planetarium |
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| Established | 18 September 2012 |
| Location | Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 28°49′8.19″N 79°2′0.9″E / 28.8189417°N 79.033583°E |
| Type | Planetarium, Science museum |
| Collections | Astronomy and space science exhibits |
| Owner | Government of Uttar Pradesh |
Aryabhatt Planetarium is located in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, and is dedicated to astronomy and space science education. It was established to provide the public with insights into celestial events such as lunar eclipses and other astronomical phenomena.[1][2] Built in 2012 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, it is the first laser planetarium in India, using advanced digital laser technology to project realistic celestial simulations onto a dome-shaped screen.[3][2]
The Aryabhatt Planetarium connects to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s database, providing up-to-date information on celestial events, which are then displayed using laser projectors.[2]
In 2024, it was reported that the Aryabhatt Planetarium had been closed for over a year due to water damage sustained during the previous monsoon season, which affected its equipment. Despite inspections by officials, no action had been taken to reopen the facility, as of June 2024.[4]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
Bwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b c Verma, Lalmani (March 23, 2012). "In first in country,NASA to directly update Rampur planetarium database". The Indian Express.
- ^ Shardaa, Shailvee (June 2, 2011). "India's first laser planetarium to be set up in Rampur". The Times of India.
- ^ "देश की पहली लेजर नक्षत्रशाला पर लटके ताले" (in Hindi). Amar Ujala. June 24, 2024.
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