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Birla Planetarium

Maidan | Chowringhee, Kolkata (Calcutta), India
4.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Observatories/ Planetariums
Most recent review
- 22 May 2012
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queensland
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34 reviews 34 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

by western standards pretty outdated and amateurish but for such a small entry fee couldn't expect more More

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Lucknow, India
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9 reviews 9 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

its very nyc place to go it really hav some knowledgeble things wich you would understand very easily they hav 2 hindi shows and 3 english shows in a very mannered way. the shows were start in on accurate tyms. to reach their its a very simple way within a very low fare of buses. More

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Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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22 reviews 22 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Kids as well as adults will learn so much in the shows. It amazes how the entire stellar and planetary motions have been captured. The sky comes alive. More

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Entertaining for a few rupees. Very old fashioned presentation & at times it was difficult to understand the English of the presenter. Be prepared to queue first for your ticket & then to get in as it is a popular venue. More

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Montreal, Canada
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87 reviews 87 reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

This is a beautiful buidiling from the outside and a great land mark if you are lost.. I have not been inside since 2002 More

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Kolkata
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012
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The planetarium has the largest dome in the world and one of the oldest in the World (2nd or 3rd). Excellent location and excellent shows. Sometimes, the lady narrating the show shouts at people for mobile ringing and noises :) . The museum in the periphery is also very informative. More

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New Delhi, India
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174 reviews 174 reviews
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

The "MP Birla Planetarium" is probably the First Planetarium that was set-up in India! And for many decades this place has been a destination of choice for garnering astronomical knowledge. More

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Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

kids will enjoy being here i am not sure about others.... More

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Pune, India
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18 reviews 18 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

This a good place but a very general information is given. the lady making announcements and giving info is very monotones and boring. More

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London, United Kingdom
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41 reviews 41 reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

Very educational and enjoyable. We went to the English showing and really enjoyed it. More

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