About Veer Bahadur Singh Planetarium
Veer Bahadur Singh Planetarium is a modern astronomy education centre located on the banks of Ramgarh Tal in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Inaugurated in December 2021 and named after former Chief Minister Veer Bahadur Singh, it features a digital dome theatre with immersive shows on space and astronomy. Operated by UP Council of Science and Technology, it serves as a prominent science tourism and educational attraction in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a modern domed theatre building situated beside Ramgarh Tal lake offering scheduled immersive astronomy and space science shows projected on a 360-degree dome screen. Inside is an air-conditioned auditorium with reclined seating, digital projection and Hindi commentary on planets, stars and the universe. The campus includes landscaped surroundings, lake views, exhibition areas and a ticket counter. Shows run at fixed time slots and last about 30-45 minutes each.
Key highlights
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Digital 360-degree dome theatre with immersive astronomy shows
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Location on the banks of Ramgarh Tal lake
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Modern architecture and air-conditioned auditorium
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Educational exhibits on space science and the solar system
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First planetarium in eastern Uttar Pradesh