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Darbhanga Planetarium is Bihar's second
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/science museum (also known as Taramandal). It was built in Kadirabad Polytechnic Ground,
Darbhanga Darbhanga is the fifth-largest city and municipal corporation in the Indian state of Bihar situated centrally in Mithila region. Darbhanga is the headquarters of the Darbhanga district and the Darbhanga division. It was the seat of the erstw ...
in the Indian state of
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History

The planetarium was built on a 21,000 square meter area with a budget of ₹92.8 crore in its first phase. A total budget of 164
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rupees was announced for construction work in 2018. The first phase was completed by December 2022.


Planetarium features

The design was prepared by US architectural firm Chelsea West Architects. This planetarium has 150 seats. The auditorium has 300 seats. An orientation hall with 50 seats has been built. The planetarium has three shapes: elliptical, spherical, and dome-shaped. The dome size is 14 meters. The content is to be 3D. A solar parking pathway, cafeteria, lobby, science gallery, service building, and lotus pond are included..


Planetarium timing

Four Shows in a day two 2D's and Two 3D's. Ticket Booking Will Be Online on this Site-https://dstbihar.softelsolutions.in/Default.aspx 2D show will be shown from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM, for which the entry time of the audience is fixed at 10:30 AM. 3D show will be shown from 12:15 PM to 01:00 PM, for which the entry time of the audience is fixed at 12:00 PM. 2D show will be shown from 02:15 PM to 03:00 PM, for which the entry time of the audience is fixed at 02:00 PM. 3D show will be shown from 03:15 PM to 04:00 PM, for which the entry time of the audience is fixed at 03:00 PM.


See also

* Astrotourism in India *
List of planetariums This entry is a list of permanent planetariums across the world, including software and manufacturers. In addition, many mobile planetariums exist, touring venues such as schools. Permanent planetariums The planetariums here are listed in the fo ...


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Darbhanga Planetarium (दरभंगा तारामंडल)
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