Darbhanga Planetarium

Darbhanga Planetarium is Bihar's second planetarium/science museum (also known as Taramandal). It was built in Kadirabad Polytechnic Ground,Darbhanga in the Indianstate of Bihar.[2]

Darbhanga Planetarium
Darbhanga Planetarium-cum-Science Museum
Established12 January 2023
LocationDarbhanga Polytechnic Campus, Darbhanga, Bihar, India
Coordinates26.1715822°N 85.8942427°E / 26.1715822; 85.8942427
TypePlanetarium-cum-science Museum
DirectorGovernment of Bihar[1]

History

The planetarium was built on a 21,000 square meter area with a budget of ₹92.8 crore in its first phase. A total budget of 164 crore rupees was announced for construction work in 2018. The first phase was completed by December 2022.[3]

Planetarium features

The design was prepared by US architectural firm Chelsea West Architects.[4] This planetarium has 150 seats. The auditorium has 300 seats. An orientation hall with 50 seats has been built. The planetarium has three shapes: elliptical, spherical, and dome-shaped. The dome size is 14 meters. The content is to be 3D.

Internal view of the Darbhanga Planetarium

A solar parking pathway, cafeteria, lobby, science gallery, service building, and lotus pond are included..[5]

Planetarium timing

On the second day of inauguration, on January 13, 2023, a special show was presented on the orders of Darbhanga District Magistrate. People were informed about the position of planets, constellations and astronomical events in the solar system.[6]

References
  1. "Department of Science & Technology". state.bihar.gov.in. India: Government of Bihar. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  2. Rumi, Faryal (13 January 2023). "CM inaugurates Bihar's 2nd planetarium in Darbhanga". The Times of India.
  3. Kamatchi, Karthiha (12 January 2023). "The Planetarium cum Science Museum in Bihar inaugurated by CM Nitish Kumar". TheDailyGuardian. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  4. "Planetarium of Darbhanga, Patna". Archinect Firms. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  5. "Taramandal Darbhanga Ticket Price जाने से पहले जान ले जरूरी बातें". gyanibauaa.com. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  6. "Darbhanga Taramandal timings & Ticket Price". gyanibauaa.com. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
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