Tag: Planetarium

Bhubaneswar: The longest lunar eclipse of the century will take place today which scientists have termed as the ‘blood moon’ that will be visible to the human naked eye in a reddish colour. The lunar eclipse will not only be visible to the residents of Odisha but across the world. Ahead of the mega event, […]

Sambalpur: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the second planetarium of Odisha, named after APJ Abdul Kalam in Sambalpur today. The planetarium, constructed by the Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) at a cost of Rs 5.60 crore, has a capacity of 170 to 180 visitors. The planetarium has been set up to create awareness on […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government has decided to set up three new planetariums in different parts of the State to popularise science and technology among people. This was revealed by Science and Technology Minister Badri Narayan Patra at a felicitation programme organized by Odisha Bigyan Academy (OBA) here. “The new planetariums will be setup in Baripada, Rayagada […]

Bhubaneswar: With only a few hours left for the rare annular solar eclipse tomorrow, people across Odisha are all geared up to witness the celestial phenomenon. From telescopes to special eye glasses, protective devices have been kept for visitors at the Pathani Samanta Planetarium and APJ Abdul Kalam Planetarium in Bhubaneswar and Sambalpur, respectively. “Nobody […]