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Search Link With Us		Attractive places   Central Kolkata           Birla Planetarium   M. P. Birla Planetarium is one of the largest planetariums of Asia. The planetarium started its functioning from September 29, 1962 as an educational, scientific and research institution whichwas inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The internal diameter of the tomb is 82 feet. The auditorium has a capacity of 500 persons.The Planetarium owns an astronomical observatory equipped with a Celestron C-14 Telescope with accessories such as ST6 CCD Camera, Solar Filter etc. An Electronics Laboratory for design and fabrication of scientific equipment is also present inside the planetarium. The laboratory has now developed an Automation System for executing special effects and visuals during a planetarium show. The planetarium organizes special shows during solar and lunar eclipses.		Latest News Engineer on safety leave -- The Telegraph Calcutta, India The engineer, who was beaten with steel rods in Singur on July 29, returned to work two weeks after   [Detail] Buddha straight-talk rattles comrades -- The Times Of India, Kolkata. Despite the change, Left veterans are finding it hard to come to terms with chief minister Buddhadeb  [Detail] State of madness. - The Telegraph Calcutta, India. We came to Bengal when many people considered us to be mad... But if any segment of the state feels   [Detail] Four Army men, including a Colonel, among 8 killed in J&K gun battle. - The Statesman. Col J J Joseph, commanding officer of the 45 Rastriya Rifles, was killed while leading the operation  [Detail] The Sushil story - The Telegraph Calcutta, India. Instantly labelled as a serious challenger to Virender Sehwag’s undisputed crown of Nawab of Najafga  [Detail]
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