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Planetarium In Ambala, Haryana, India. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Planetarium at Ambala is among country’s first planetariums, established in the 1950s. The planetarium was dDesigned by Pandit Jagannath Sharma who was, a spearhead in the scientific instruments manufacturing industry. One of a kind, tThe dome structure of the planetarium grabs attention. of visitors.Known as ‘Chitra’;, the highlight of the planetarium is the exhibition of sky visualsappearance across northern zone from any given latitude, and at any time of the year. with clarity. It also projectsed 12 zodiac signs, 27 constellations and 400 stars, including 20 bright stars at their exact magnitude and location. The planetarium also features gear system of steel, gun metal and aluminium alloy for keeping a check on the movement of the globe.Apart from this, Pandit Jagannath Sharma also built a telescope for seeing moon craters, polar cap of Mars and the moons of Jupiter.
Planetarium, Ambala
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Must SeeEdit
Attraction
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 – 2 hours.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Standard Restaurant ; Near, Planetarium In Ambala, Haryana, India. ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
BUS : The Haryana state transport buses as well as the private buses operate from Delhi to Ambala on a frequent interval. Delhi is around 210 km from Ambala. Other cities connected to Ambala are Chandigarh (45 km), Patiala (50 km), Amritsar (248 km) and Shimla (151 km).
Train : The city itself has one of the oldest railway stations of the country and it is well linked to various places of the nation by 250 trains that run from here on a regular basis.
Air : Delhi Airport is the nearest airfield to Ambala, located at a distance of 200 km. It is one of the biggest airports of India and hence, it connects with almost all the major cities of the world such as London, Paris, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and various other places. From the airport, one can get a taxi to reach Ambala.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
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HelplineEdit
- Control Room, Ahmednagar – 0171-2550161, 0171-2553223.
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- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
