The Sri Sathya Sai Space Theatre or Planetarium, is associated with the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, which was the first university in the country to employ a planetarium for educational purposes. The Planetarium undertakes outreach by acting as a catalyst in creating interest and also increasing the understanding of the basic concepts of astronomy, mathematics, physics and other disciplines in the students the surrounding rural areas.
It was inaugurated by Bhagawan on 22nd November, 1985. In 2002, the Planetarium control system was upgraded to a completely computerized system, with an automation system developed in-house. In 2011, a full-dome projection system has been incorporated using the mirror-dome technique.
Timings
Visitors are welcome to regular shows seven days a week. Entry on first-come-first-served basis begins at 10 am, show begins at 10.30 am. Duration of the show is approximately half an hour. Special shows for school/college pupils or large groups above 120 in number may be arranged in advance by contacting the Public Relations Office. Visitors can listen on headphones in English, Hindi, Telugu or other languages depending on availability. Currently scheduled shows and other information is available at saispace.in
