World’s first LED dome planetarium to launch in Mysuru
Mysuru will soon unveil the world’s first-ever tilted dome LED planetarium, a state-of-the-art Rs 91-crore project aimed at providing an immersive night sky experience. Slated to open in September 2025, the facility will feature cutting-edge LED technology.
News Arena Network - Mysuru - UPDATED: December 1, 2024, 06:38 PM - 2 min read
The world’s first tilted dome LED planetarium, under construction in Mysuru, will offer a revolutionary immersive experience of the night sky, set to open in September 2025.
By December 2025, Mysuru will be home to the world’s first-ever tilted dome LED planetarium, offering visitors an immersive experience of the night sky in a spectacular new way.
The ambitious Rs 91-crore project, which is being constructed at the Chamundi Hills campus of the University of Mysore, is the result of collaboration between the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIAp) and the university.
Unlike conventional projector-based systems commonly found in planetariums, this state-of-the-art planetarium will use LED elements to produce images across an extensive colour spectrum.
The LED dome system, with its higher luminance and wider colour gamut, will recreate the night sky with unprecedented realism, including beautiful starry skies and astronomy visuals.
IIAp Director Annapurni Subramanian, speaking on the sidelines of the India International Science Festival in Guwahati, explained that the 15-metre diameter dome will be tilted at an angle of 15 degrees.
“This design will allow visitors to view the night sky directly in front of them, unlike traditional planetariums where they have to recline and crane their necks,” Subramanian said.
The planetarium’s cutting-edge LED lights will be controlled by the SkyExplorer astronomical software developed by French firm RSA Cosmos, further enhancing the visual experience.
“The construction and work on-site are progressing rapidly, and we are optimistic about inaugurating the planetarium by September next year,” Subramanian added.
The project is being executed with support from multiple entities, including the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds from Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Department of Science and Technology, and the Department of Atomic Energy.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman apprised herself of the work in progress of the planetarium under construction in Mysuru.
The planetarium will also feature the Cosmology Education and Research Training Centre (COSMOS) of the IIAp, which will serve as a hub for education and training.
This facility will provide upskilling opportunities for students and teachers, alongside conducting various outreach and awareness programmes for the broader community.
The planetarium's unique design and advanced technology make it a landmark project that promises to transform the way astronomy is taught and experienced in India.
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