Guwahati Planetarium, Guwahati

Guwahati Planetarium | One of the best places to visit in Guwahati
Entry Fee & Timings Entry Fee & Timing: Can be visited between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm all through the week except for Sunday and the entry fee for adults is INR 30
Place Type
Govt. Museum & Memorials, Museum and Gallery
Official Info
N/A
Best time to visit
July, August, September, October, November, December
Place visit with
Family, Kids, Parents
Nearest Metro Station

About Guwahati Planetarium

The Guwahati Planetarium is the center of astronomical education and research in Assam and the entire North-Eastern region of India. It was started in the year 1994. The Guwahati Planetarium is unmatched with its distinctive dome and sloping walls that separate it into the skyline of the region. In addition to daily shows, the planetarium also regularly hosts seminars, workshops and conferences for the astronomy fraternity and exhibitions, quizzes and outdoor viewing facilities during eclipses. This place has a lot to offer to the kids and youth who have enough enthusiasm to explore and learn about space and extraterrestrial objects.

Interesting facts about Guwahati Planetarium

  1. Planetarium is a good place to inculcate scientific curiosity in young children and increase their interest in the universe.
  2. To give information about the space in the constellation, the Japanese GOTO GX device has been installed.
  3. The constellation's distinctive dome and sloping walls separate it from the region's horizon.
  4. Shows held in the planetarium use the latest display techniques with the help of Japanese equipment.
  5. Guwahati constellation is counted among the finest constellations of India.
  6. The planetarium also serves as a science seminar, workshop and meeting place for the people of the science fraternity of the nation.

How to reach Guwahati Planetarium

By Bus
Guwahati Planetarium is near to ISBT which is 1 km away.
By Rail
The nearest junction to the Guwahati Planetarium is Kamakhya Junction which is 8.4 km from here, can be reached by taking a rickshaw to visit the museum.
By Air
The distance between Guwahati Planetarium and Guwahati Airport is 23 kms. From here you can easily reach by booking a cab.

Guwahati Planetarium on Google Map

Address
Guwahati Planetarium: MG Road, Latasil, Uzan Bazar, Guwahati

Guwahati Planetarium FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at MG Road, Latasil, Uzan Bazar, Guwahati.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Guwahati Planetarium: Can be visited between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm all through the week except for Sunday and the entry fee for adults is INR 30.

𝒜. You should visit Guwahati Planetarium during July, August, September, October, November, December months for best experience.

📅 Last update: 2024-02-23 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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