New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- Stepping inside the iconic dome at Teen Murti Bhawan feels remarkably different these days. For decades, visitors walked into the Nehru Planetarium greeted by the steady hum of a classic Carl Zeiss optical projector, tracking stars across the night sky with old-school precision.
Today, that nostalgic charm meets cutting-edge innovation. Following a comprehensive facelift, the capital's premier astronomy hub has flung open its doors with a suite of upgraded facilities designed to ignite curiosity in a new generation of stargazers.
Dr. Y. Ravi Kiron, Director of the Nehru Planetarium, emphasises that the overhaul is about much more than just aesthetics. "These kinds of experiments are done for 9th class to 12th class, even degree graduates," Dr. Kiron notes, pointing to hands-on educational activities like shadow-tracking and equinox experiments that bring ancient astronomical calculations to life for students visiting from across the country. The modernisation touches nearly every corner of the 1984-built institution. Gone are the days when eager young minds had to wait idly outside; visitors can now retreat to a newly minted reading room-cum-library or unwind in a newly designed lounge.
Furthermore, the planetarium has shifted away from passive viewing toward immersive engagement, introducing cutting-edge 8K projection capabilities alongside interactive workshops tailored for younger demographics, including Generation Z and Generation Alpha.
From exploring the mechanics of Earth's rotation through elementary trigonometry to scheduling upcoming shows on Chandrayaan alongside international space agency features, the refurbished planetarium bridges historical legacy with futuristic tech.
As it continues to foster a scientific temper among visitors of all ages, Teen Murti Bhawan proves that looking up at the stars is an endless, ever-evolving adventure.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.