The Universe is a vast and intriguing place, and this show explores our own little corner of it: the Solar System. Starting from our home planet, the Earth, we’ll travel through our celestial neighbourhood, visiting planets, moons, asteroids and more!

You will be impressed by the overall aura of the place. Located in the lush green surroundings, the Nehru Planetarium is a place for people who want to spend some time away from the hustle-bustle of the city. However, one must know that the place is located in the heart of the city. Go on an amazing guided tour of the galaxy with this stunning big-format book, and explore the solar system, the Milky Way and the universe beyond.' - The Week Junior' The presenter will describe everything before it happens, giving plenty of time for you to prepare for any changes in light levels, imagery or sounds. Planetarium is a truly stunning book that makes science exciting for all ages, blending art and fascinating descriptions to help communicate the wonder of the universe. Its mix of beautiful illustrations and inspiring science makes is a worth winner.' - Professor Sheila Rowan FRS - Chair of the 2019 adult judging panel for RS Book Prize

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Recommended ages 7+. Under-5s will not be admitted – Ted's Space Adventure is suitable for younger children. Written by an astrophysicist from University College London and illustrated by the phenomenally talented Chris Wormell, Planetarium explores the solar system, the sun, the night sky as seen from Earth, the stars, galaxies, and the universe as we know it. These shows are presented live by a Royal Observatory astronomer with several adaptations from our normal planetarium sessions, including:

Metro: The Race Course Road metro station on the Yellow line is the closest to Nehru Planetarium Delhi. Besides, Udyog Bhavan Metro station, also on the Yellow line is another station close by. Both are at a distance of within 2km from the planetarium. The first thing that catches your eye are the beautiful illustrations, they are quite simply stunning and will instantly entice readers of any age into the book. It's rather like being drawn into a magical world with colour, mystery and excitement. The reader's taken on a whistle stop tour of the universe and provided with concise descriptions of the planets within the solar system, as well as comets and meteors, from the Big Bang right through to the fate of our universe. This book is a worthwhile addition to any astronomer's library, ideal for leafing through on a cloudy evening to let the mind wander into the mysteries of our universe.' - Sky at Night Room lighting is left at a higher level, bright enough that you can walk around safely, and leave and re-enter the show if you wish. One of the major attractions in the planetarium is Soyuz T-10. It was used by Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian cosmonaut, to travel to space. The Nehru Planetarium gives a glimpse of his journey with his mission journal and his space suit as well.Bus: There are DTC buses playing to and from the Nehru Planetarium at frequent intervals. You can look out for buses number 680, 720, 615 and 604 to travel to and from the planetarium. Nehru Planetarium Delhi was closed for renovations, which costed around Rs 11 crore. It was reopened for the general public in 2010, and some new interesting additions were made to the planetarium post that. Something that future astronauts look forward to in the Nehru Planetarium Delhi is the ’Definiti optical star projector “Megastar”. With this device, one can see as many as 2 million stars at the same time.

Join us for Meet the Neighbours, a live planetarium show presented by an astronomer from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Welcome to The Planetarium! Home to an incredible collection of astronomical objects from small icy moons to huge swirling galaxies. How big is the Universe? How did it begin? What mysteries does it hold? This book is one to keep and read and LOVE! It's a beauty.' - Angels and Urchins Starting just 100 kilometres above our planet, space stretches further than we can imagine, and only now are we starting to unravel some of its many mysteries. Going to The Nehru Planetarium for a knowledge sharing session? Try and go to the place on a weekday. Weekends are generally crowded with local public.Explore the night sky as it will be on the day of your visit and learn about some astronomical sights you can spot for yourself in this classic show. F eaturing anything from constellations to meteor showers!

A small number of ear defenders will be available to borrow for the duration of the show. You will be able to take a pair after you enter the planetarium.

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Planetarium features all aspects of space, from the Sun and our Solar System, to the lives of stars, the Milky Way and the Universe beyond. With stunning artwork from Chris Wormell and informative text by Professor Raman Prinja, Planetarium is the perfect gift for anyone with an interest in this fascinating field.' - World Book Day There are many books about space for children, and though it’s a subject with enduring allure, it can be difficult to find a book with the right level of text and information for particular ages, presented clearly and with inspiring illustration. Join us for The Sky Tonight, a live planetarium show presented by an astronomer from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Throughout January, Meet the Neighbours will run Saturdays and Sundays and holiday weekdays. The shows will start at 2.30pm. How to book