One of the best tourist places to see in Bhubaneshwar, Pathani Samanta Planetarium is a great retreat for everyone. The place has been built to make people aware about many astronomical activities. Named after Pathani Samanta, this planetarium was established by the Science and Technology Department, Government of Odisha.
The unique planetarium is a wonderful getaway for everyone looking to learn about astronomy, astrophysics and space science. It also organises many activities which will help you enjoy a pleasant weekend like night sky viewing, audio visual programs, poster shows and display of astronomical instruments.
For those who want to pursue a career in science and technology, the planetarium offers financial help. It also offers multiple opportunities for everyone to showcase their talent and help out the aspiring scientists. One of the astounding features of the planetarium is their fully equipped library where you can browse through a number of books on various subjects like environment, technology and science. It also offers many special shows in English which are quite interesting and held between 2 pm to 5 pm.
Location: Pathani Samanta Planetarium, Acharya Vihar, Doordarshan Colony, Gajapati Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751015
Price: INR 30
Timing: 1–5:45pm