Birla Planetarium is a popular tourist destination of Kolkata where the most visitors visit to gather the experience of the universe. You must visit with your children so that they can enjoy after watching the virtual universe.
It is a unique place which virtually takes you to the space and explains about different galaries. It is the largest planetarium in Asia.
At present, the new planetarium system of the Birla Planetarium is called ZEISS hybrid planetarium. STARMASTER, an optical-mechanical planetarium projector with a dome video display system is used. It is also called 'starball'. It presents the most realistic view on galaries, planets, and moon.
The programs are conducted in English, Hindi, Bengali occasinally in oriya, Tamil, Gujarati as well.
The planetarium is located on Jawaharlal Neheru Road, Kolkata. You can take a ride on bus or taxi from Howrah as well as Sealdah station.
Hence, you must visit this unique place at once in a life-time.
