In exciting news, Mysuru in Karnataka is all set to become home to the world’s first tilted dome LED planetarium. The new project is under construction at the Chamundi Hills campus and hopefully will open in September 2025. The planetarium is being developed by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIAp) in collaboration with the University of Mysore. The INR 91-crore initiative promises to change the planetarium experience.
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Unlike traditional planetariums, this one will have cutting-edge LED technology. The planetarium’s 15 m diameter dome will be tilted at a 15-degree angle. The technology will offer a more comfortable viewing experience wherein visitors will be able to enjoy a direct, natural view of the stars.
As per IIAp Director Annapurni Subramanian, the new LED system will offer a much wider range of colours and brighter visuals compared to traditional projector-based setups. This technology will also allow the planetarium to deliver exceptionally realistic visuals of starry skies, planets, and other celestial bodies.
The planetarium will be powered by SkyExplorer, an advanced astronomical software developed by French company RSA Cosmos. The software will control the 8K LED lights, offering an incredibly detailed and lifelike experience. RSA Cosmos, in collaboration with its Indian subsidiary Orbit Animate Pvt. Ltd., is responsible for building and installing the planetarium’s LED dome system.
This innovative planetarium will be part of a larger initiative called the Cosmology Education and Research Training Centre (COSMOS). COSMOS aims to become a hub for astronomical education, offering programs for students and teachers, while also raising public awareness about astronomy and cosmology. Through its educational programs and outreach efforts, COSMOS will play a important role in inspiring a new generation of astronomers. Read More
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