Anna Science Centre, Tiruchirappalli

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Anna Science Centre is a planetarium located in the Indian city of Tiruchirappalli.

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Location

The planetarium is located on the National Highway 210 between Trichy and Pudukottai adjacent to the Tiruchirapalli Airport.

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History

The Anna Science Centre, Tiruchirappalli was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu and was inaugurated on 10 June 1999. School and college-going students from neighbouring districts such as Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Perambalur, Dindigul, Karur and Madurai visit the planetarium.

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Features

The planetarium has an environment gallery which exhibits themes related to eco systems, bio-geochemical cycles, bio-diversity and conservation. The Science Centre has many 3D films like "Shark Island", Magic Show, Roller Coaster etc. The planetarium also has Vigyan Prasar, an Edusat Facility and Try Science - Around the World, a system that has details about the science centres in more than 50 countries.

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Shows

The planetarium has shows in both Tamil and English. Tamil shows will be at 10.30 am, 1.00 pm and 3.30 pm. In English shows will be at 11.45 am, 2.15 pm and 4.45 pm.

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See also

• Swami Vivekananda Planetarium, Mangalore
• List of planetariums

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References

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External links

• Website

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