Guwahati planetarium Travel Guide

Being the centre of modern scientific developments of the region, it is natural that Guwahati houses the most advanced planetarium in NE. The outer look of the establishment is a mix of a mosque and a landed UFO and it attracts thousands of visitors every year, mainly school kids. A premier centre of astronomical research in Assam, Guwahati Planetarium offers beautiful shows on planetary movements and celestial happenings, thanks to the use of the advanced Japanese Goto GX instrument.

Apart from the regular Sky watching sessions conducted by the experts at the planetarium, special shows projected on a dome shaped overhead screen are the star attraction of the Planetarium. These shows are available in Hindi, English as well as Assamese and the timings are as convenient. The shows are just 2 hours apart and hence easy for tourists to manage.

VISITING HOURS:

SUNDAY: CLOSED

WEEKDAYS: 11.00 AM to 4.00 PM.

SHOW IN ASSAMESE: 11 AM, 1:30 PM & 3.00 PM.

SHOW IN ENGLISH : 12.00 PM & 4.00 PM.

PLEASE NOTE:

·         Guwahati Planetarium remains closed for visitors on 1st& 15th day of every Month for purpose of maintenance.

·         Seat Capacity per show 141 persons.