Mysuru By 2025: Mysuru, Karnataka is set to host the world’s first tilted dome LED planetarium, expected to open in September 2025 at Chamundi Hills. Developed by IIAp and the University of Mysore, the 91-crore project features advanced 8K LED technology, offering realistic celestial visuals. COSMOS will serve as an educational hub for astronomical studies.
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Mysuru By 2025: Unlike traditional planetariums, this one will have cutting-edge LED technology. The planetarium’s 15 m diameter dome will be tilted at a 15-degree angle. The technology will offer a more comfortable viewing experience wherein visitors will be able to enjoy a direct, natural view of the stars.
As per IIAp Director Annapurni Subramanian, the new LED system will offer a much wider range of colours and brighter visuals compared to traditional projector-based setups. This technology will also allow the planetarium to deliver exceptionally realistic visuals of starry skies, planets, and other celestial bodies.
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The planetarium will be powered by SkyExplorer, an advanced astronomical software developed by French company RSA Cosmos. The software will control the 8K LED lights, offering an incredibly detailed and lifelike experience. RSA Cosmos, in collaboration with its Indian subsidiary Orbit Animate Pvt. Ltd., is responsible for building and installing the planetarium’s LED dome system.
This innovative planetarium will be part of a larger initiative called the Cosmology Education and Research Training Centre (COSMOS). COSMOS aims to become a hub for astronomical education, offering programs for students and teachers, while also raising public awareness about astronomy and cosmology. Through its educational programs and outreach efforts, COSMOS will play a important role in inspiring a new generation of astronomers.
The project has received financial backing from several government sources, including the MPLADS scheme of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Additional support has come from the Department of Science and Technology, the Department of Atomic Energy, and the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.
So, next year you’ll have a new attraction to explore in Mysuru which will be an experience of a lifetime.
