‘Spirituality and science go hand in hand’: PM Modi inaugurates India’s first LED dome planetarium in Mysuru
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium, India’s first LED dome planetarium, built by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics to advance astronomy education and research.
On November 13, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first LED dome planetarium, COSMOS-Mysuru, at the University of Mysore campus. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics built the centre at the foothills of Chamundi Hills to support astronomy education, research, and training. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar attended the inauguration.
The planetarium features a 15-meter tilted dome with 6,150 panels containing 4.2 crore individual LEDs, allowing for real-time, immersive displays of astronomical images. The Sky Theatre will show astronomy programs in Kannada, English, and Hindi, while a film will highlight Mysuru's historical connections to astronomy. PM Modi emphasized that spirituality and science complement each other in India, highlighting ancient Indian astronomers' contributions to the field.
He praised Mysuru's royal family for establishing the university and credited Karnataka's strong record in science education and research. The planetarium aims to inspire students and the public to engage with astronomy and its practical applications in daily life.
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