Sri Sathya Sai Space Theatre

Puttaparthi Main Rd, Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh 515134 Phone: Not Available http://www.srisathyasai.org.in/

About

Sri Sathya Sai Space Theatre is a planetarium, which aims to provide information about Astronomy, Physics, and Mathematics. Spitz Space System-512 is used by the planetarium to simulate the night sky. The planetarium organises shows every Thursday in two languages; English and Hindi.

Inaugurated by Sathya Sai Baba on 22nd November, 1985 the planetarium has facilities that permit its use as a classroom. Its control system was upgraded to a completely computerised system with an automation system developed in-house. A full-dome projection system has been incorporated using the mirror-dome technique in the planetarium in 2011.

Visitors are welcome to regular shows on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Entry on first-come-first-served basis begins at 10 am, show begins at 10.30 am. Duration of the show is approximately half an hour. Special shows for school/college pupils or large groups above 120 in number may be arranged in advance by contacting the Public Relations Office."