Have you ever looked at the sky when from a countryside??
You might have noticed that the sky seems so much clear and stars looks in abundance. While exploring the facts about Delhi the PiplDelhi team decided to exhibit information about the astronomical science and the galaxy to our valued readers. While covering happenings and events in Delhi we encountered an interesting place that showcases our galaxy and facts about astronomical science to school students. This place is the Nehru Planetarium which is located at Teen Murti Marg in New Delhi. Nehru memorial planetarium keeps quiz, competitions and seminars for school going students yearly and sometimes on a monthly basis. Some of them are listed below which you must attend if you have a pure zeal for astronomy and galaxy.
Light pollution show
Sound pollution, noise pollution and water pollution are common to be heard. But, did you know that light also causes pollution. To know more about it you should attend the light pollution show held every month at the Nehru planetarium which is known as “ye tara wo tara”.
Model making
Does it sound boring and clumsy? Model making competition at the Nehru planetarium is conducted every year. Students are given stationery material to build up models of Indian spacecraft. Participation certificates are provided to everyone, whereas best models are given pride of place and are showcased in the museum.
Astronomic quiz
Astronomical quiz is held once in a year. With the use of sky theatre dome quiz is conducted. The winner receives certificates from the Nehru memorial planetarium authority. Students also get encouragement after the participation in such quizzes. Interested students eagerly wait for this quiz every year.
Sky watch show
A show called “sky watch” is available for Delhiites on the second and fourth Saturday every month. During the show the planetarium’s authority set up the equipments in the field near the premises of Nehru planetarium Delhi. The discussions are hosted by skilled professionals in which current situation of the sky is shown and elaborated with facts. Sky watch show generally depends on the climatic condition of the sky. That’s why it’s not conducted in the monsoon months.
