Swami Vivekananda Planetarium
Pilikula Planetarium | |
Dome of the planetarium | |
| Established | 1 March 2018 |
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| Location | Mangaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Coordinates | 12°52′07″N 74°50′18″E / 12.8686971°N 74.8384518°E |
| Type | Active 3D 8K digital projection |
| Director | K. V. Rao |
| Curator | Pilikula Regional Science Centre |
| Architect | Evans & Sutherland |
| Public transit access | City Buses 3A, 3B, 3C, 3K, 3S |
Swami Vivekananda Planetarium, also called Pilikula Planetarium, at Pilikula Nisargadhama in Mangaluru is the first 3D planetarium in India. It is also only such planetarium in the country with hybrid modern technology innovations coupled with 3D technology of 8K digital and opto-mechanical (hybrid) projection system. It is a part of the Pilikula Nisargadhama (covering an area of 370 acres (150 ha)), which is also named Dr Shivaram Karanth Biological Park. It is planned and built to provide the best learning experience for students and enthusiasts on Zodiacal system of planets. Its creation is attributed to Pilikula Regional Science Centre.