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Join us for Meet the Neighbours, a live planetarium show presented by an astronomer from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Join us for The Sky Tonight, a live planetarium show presented by an astronomer from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Throughout January, Meet the Neighbours will run Saturdays and Sundays and holiday weekdays. The shows will start at 2.30pm. How to book Planetarium features all aspects of space, from the Sun and our Solar System, to the lives of stars, the Milky Way and the Universe beyond. With stunning artwork from Chris Wormell and informative text by Professor Raman Prinja, Planetarium is the perfect gift for anyone with an interest in this fascinating field.' - World Book Day

Going to The Nehru Planetarium for a knowledge sharing session? Try and go to the place on a weekday. Weekends are generally crowded with local public.

Go on an amazing guided tour of the galaxy with this stunning big-format book, and explore the solar system, the Milky Way and the universe beyond.' - The Week Junior' Welcome to The Planetarium! Home to an incredible collection of astronomical objects from small icy moons to huge swirling galaxies. How big is the Universe? How did it begin? What mysteries does it hold? This book is one to keep and read and LOVE! It's a beauty.' - Angels and Urchins Planetarium is a truly stunning book that makes science exciting for all ages, blending art and fascinating descriptions to help communicate the wonder of the universe. Its mix of beautiful illustrations and inspiring science makes is a worth winner.' - Professor Sheila Rowan FRS - Chair of the 2019 adult judging panel for RS Book Prize A small number of ear defenders will be available to borrow for the duration of the show. You will be able to take a pair after you enter the planetarium.

Nehru Planetarium Delhi was closed for renovations, which costed around Rs 11 crore. It was reopened for the general public in 2010, and some new interesting additions were made to the planetarium post that. Something that future astronauts look forward to in the Nehru Planetarium Delhi is the ’Definiti optical star projector “Megastar”. With this device, one can see as many as 2 million stars at the same time. What a beautiful book! A brilliant book filled with beautiful pictures and fascinating facts about our universe. It steps through different parts of space as if you are walking through a museum, so you 'walk' through seven galleries including Looking at Space, The Solar System, The Sun, The Night Sky, The Stars, Galaxies and The Universe. This is an interesting book for adults and children alike, whether you have a specific interest in space or not. It would make a fantastic gift for an older child who is passionate about space or a brilliant addition to any classroom environment when learning about space through science or topic. Younger children would definitely enjoy looking at the pictures while older children could use it as part of their independent work/research.' - Lucy Newton, Reading Zone You will be impressed by the overall aura of the place. Located in the lush green surroundings, the Nehru Planetarium is a place for people who want to spend some time away from the hustle-bustle of the city. However, one must know that the place is located in the heart of the city. The Universe is a vast and intriguing place, and this show explores our own little corner of it: the Solar System. Starting from our home planet, the Earth, we’ll travel through our celestial neighbourhood, visiting planets, moons, asteroids and more!

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Explore the night sky as it will be on the day of your visit and learn about some astronomical sights you can spot for yourself in this classic show. F eaturing anything from constellations to meteor showers! There are many books about space for children, and though it’s a subject with enduring allure, it can be difficult to find a book with the right level of text and information for particular ages, presented clearly and with inspiring illustration. The presenter will describe everything before it happens, giving plenty of time for you to prepare for any changes in light levels, imagery or sounds.

One of the major attractions in the planetarium is Soyuz T-10. It was used by Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian cosmonaut, to travel to space. The Nehru Planetarium gives a glimpse of his journey with his mission journal and his space suit as well. Metro: The Race Course Road metro station on the Yellow line is the closest to Nehru Planetarium Delhi. Besides, Udyog Bhavan Metro station, also on the Yellow line is another station close by. Both are at a distance of within 2km from the planetarium. These shows are presented live by a Royal Observatory astronomer with several adaptations from our normal planetarium sessions, including: Bus: There are DTC buses playing to and from the Nehru Planetarium at frequent intervals. You can look out for buses number 680, 720, 615 and 604 to travel to and from the planetarium. Starting just 100 kilometres above our planet, space stretches further than we can imagine, and only now are we starting to unravel some of its many mysteries.Room lighting is left at a higher level, bright enough that you can walk around safely, and leave and re-enter the show if you wish. Written by an astrophysicist from University College London and illustrated by the phenomenally talented Chris Wormell, Planetarium explores the solar system, the sun, the night sky as seen from Earth, the stars, galaxies, and the universe as we know it.

The Nehru Planetarium Delhi becomes a major attraction during eclipses. When a major solar eclipse occurs, the planetarium arranges for solar filters, telescopes, projections boxes, etc. for the public to get a close glimpse of these eclipses. Visiting this kind of a place once in a while is great as they not only take us to another world with scientific understanding but also educate us about the world above us. How to reach Nehru Planetarium Delhi

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Recommended ages 7+. Under-5s will not be admitted – Ted's Space Adventure is suitable for younger children. After getting down from the metro, one can take an auto or a cab to reach the Teen Murti Bhavan. The metro stations are close enough for anyone to walk down as well. So, in case you want, just walk to the planetarium.