Puducherry Science Centre & Planetarium
| Location | Kurinji Nagar, Lawspet,Puducherry-605008 |
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| Coordinates | 11°55′52″N 79°47′07″E / 11.9310°N 79.7852°E |
| Type | Children's Science Museum |
| Collection size | Fun Centre, Digital Planetarium, Marine Life, Science Park |
| Owner | National Council of Science Museums, Government of India, Government of Puducherry |
Puducherry Science Centre & Planetarium (also known as Puducherry Science Park) is a public science planetarium. It is located in Lawspet, India. The centre was designed, developed and set up by the National Council of Science Museums.
The Science Demonstration Corner conducts live demonstrations and experiments to groups of visitors and students. The Children's Corner offers simple experiments for children. A workshop equipped with tools and tackles is provided for maintenance of the exhibits and development of new ones. The capital cost of Rupees 375 Lakhs approximately for this facility was equally shared by the Government of India and Government of Puducherry. The Digital Planetarium's cost was borne by the State. The Science Centre and Planetarium sprawl over a 3-acre land with a built-up area of 1500 sq. mtrs.
Marine life
The marine life gallery occupies 300 sq.mtrs. divided in five sections Marine Ecology, Marine Diversity, Marine Resources, Threats to Marine Resources and Marine Tourism.
Fun Science
The Fun Science Gallery spreads over an area of about 300 sq. mtrs., is full of opportunities for visitors to interact, explore and experience various aspects of science in a highly entertaining ambiance.
Science Park
Outside, the Science Park covers 1 acre. It features interactive exhibits.
Digital Planetarium
The Digital Planetarium simulates a dynamic view of the sky to inform visitors about astronomy.
External links
- R. Sivaraman. "‘Centre committed to make UT attractive to tourists’". The Hindu.
- Staff Reporter. "A new centre to transform science education". The Hindu.
- Annie Philip. "Learning science to be hands-on experience". The Hindu.
- Staff Reporter. "Puducherry to get a planetarium, science centre". The Hindu.