COSMOS PLANETARIUM
Opening space sector unlocked new avenues for private players, startups: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said opening up India’s space sector to private companies and startups has created new opportunities for young innovators to build rockets and launch satellites. Speaking at the inauguration of the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium in Mysuru, he highlighted India’s progress in space exploration, including the Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing, the Aditya-L1 solar mission and its space docking capabilities.
India's first LED dome planetarium with 4.2 crore lights inaugurated in Mysuru; 15-metre dome to relay live planetary data
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium, India's first LED dome planetarium, on Friday. Built by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, the facility features a 15-metre tilted dome with 4.2 crore LEDs, a Sky Theatre and astronomy exhibits. The inauguration came during the Prime Minister's Karnataka visit, which also included major metro and railway launches.
PM Modi in Bengaluru on Nov 13, to launch Rs 15,600 Cr projects, flag Off Goa Vande Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka on November 13 to launch and lay the foundation stone for infrastructure, energy, transport and urban development projects worth more than Rs 15,600 crore across Bengaluru and Mysuru.
Quote of the day by Neil deGrasse Tyson: ‘No one is dumb who is curious; the people who don't ask questions remain…’
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson argues that curiosity, not silence, signifies intelligence. He emphasizes that asking questions is crucial for learning and intellectual growth, while avoiding them leads to ignorance. Tyson encourages embracing curiosity as the path to knowledge and understanding.
Can we be a star-maker? Budget 2026’s outlay for telescopes is big deal— it can spur India to be a global astronomy leader
India embarks on a journey to expand its celestial horizons through investments in advanced telescopes and observatories. This strategic shift highlights India's growing influence in the realm of global astronomy. The new infrastructure is set to enhance scientific prowess and develop local talent, with an aim to establish premier observatories on Indian soil.
Union Budget 2026 Speech PDF Download: FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s full budget text
Union Budget 2026 Speech PDF: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Union Budget 2026-27. The budget focuses on accelerating economic growth and enhancing productivity. Key proposals include scaling up manufacturing, boosting infrastructure, and supporting MSMEs. The government also aims to strengthen the financial sector and leverage emerging technologies. Citizen welfare and employment generation are central to the budget's vision for Viksit Bharat.
Quote of the day by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson: 'We are stardust brought to life, then empowered by the universe to figure itself out...'
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson’s quote of the day reflects on humanity’s cosmic origins and its role in understanding the universe. Drawn from his book Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, the quote explains how humans are made from elements formed in stars and are uniquely capable of studying the universe that created them.
Six Planet Parade on Sunday: How to catch the fleeting celestial display, best viewing time, and place
A Planet Parade describes the rare celestial event when multiple planets align in the same region of the sky as seen from Earth. On Sunday, six planets will line up, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury, visible to the naked eye, along with Uranus and Neptune, which require a telescope or binoculars to spot.
SIgnificance of Leap Days: Without them we may have summers in November!
Have a look at some of the numbers, history and lore behind the (not quite) every four year phenom that adds a 29th day to February.
Temple of Vedic Planetarium: All you need to know about world's largest religious monument
According to the temple authorities, it will be a 'one of a kind' building as it will be the first to showcase the entire Vedic cosmology in an interactive way, meant to help everyone understand the Vedic cosmos and other stories of the Puranas. The building will also feature a large rotating model meant to symbolize the functioning of the planetary system in compliance with the holy scriptures of Bhagavad Purana.
Nirmala Sitharaman's dream project takes off in Mysuru -A Rs 81 cr planetarium
After laying the foundation stone for state-of-the-art planetarium, 'Cosmos', Sitharaman said, "It's not just a planetarium for which all of your have gathered. A planetarium, yes, but it is more than a planetarium. It is going to give you all the data that you can use."
Asia's first public planetarium renovated after 52 years
Kolkata, July 18 (IANS) Asia's first public planetarium, the MP Birla Planetarium here, has been upgraded after 52 years with the latest hybrid projection system from German optical giant Zeiss, at a cost of Rs 42 crore, officials said on Tuesday.
Bengaluru's hi-tech planetarium reopens for viewing cosmos
Bengaluru, Jan 17 (IANS) The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium reopened here on Tuesday with a hybrid projector system for a breath-taking view of the universe.
Eight books Neil DeGrasse Tyson says every intelligent person should read
A list of works to enrich your mind as listed by renowned American astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
M P Birla Planetarium to go digital for Rs 30 crore
Manufactured by German company Carl Zeiss, the digital projectors will provide the most vivid and colourful images of celestial objects and events.
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