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Guwahati
Planetarium is
a
center
for astronomical education
and
research.
Built
in
1994,
it
is
the
only
planetarium
in Assam and
the North-Eastern region
of India.
Its
distinctive
dome
and
sloping
walls
set
it
apart
from
the
skyline
of
the
area.
The
planetarium
uses
the
Chronos
star
field
projector,[1]
digital
HD
video
projectors,
and
the
Dolby
sky
theater's
sound
system
to
put
on
shows
of
the
night
sky
in
the
theater.
These
shows
are
projected
onto
the
interior
of
the
dome,
and
are
available
in
both
Assamese
and
English.
The
shows
are
one
of
the
main
attractions
of
the
planetarium.
Night
sky
watching
sessions
are
also
popular
among
visitors.
The
Guwahati
Planetarium
is
an
attempt
to
reach
the
young
and
scientifically
inclined
minds
and
provide
them
a
glimpse
of
the
wonders
of
the
night
sky
and
solar
system.
Besides
daily
shows,
the
Planetarium
also
regularly
organizes
seminars,
workshops
and
conferences
for
scientists
and
researchers.
It
also
offers
exhibitions,
quizzes,
and
outdoor
viewing
facilities
during
eclipses
for
students
and
the
local
community.[1]
The
Planetarium[2]
has
a
unique
hybrid
planetarium
projection
system,
the
first
one
of
its
kind
in
the
entire
northeast
region.
It
is
the
second
planetarium
in
India
to
get
such
a
system,
the
first
one
being
New
Delhi
Planetarium.
Apart
from
the
projection
system,
an
astronomical
gallery
is
soon
going
to
be
launched
by
the
Creative
Museum
Designers
(CMD)
at
the
planetarium.
The
state
science
and
technology
department
has
already
released
funds
for
the
upcoming
project.
A
library
is
also
a
part
of
the
facilities.
Also
shows
in
Hindi
language
will
be
started.
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