Anna Science Centre planetarium takes steps to draw extra guests

Anna Science Centre-Planetarium is taking steps to enhance its footfall by specializing in new and present exercise areas on its premises in Tiruchi.

As per official statistics, 24,854 individuals visited the general public facility from April to September this yr, in comparison with 61,309 guests from April 2024-March 2025.

“The newly opened Fun Science Gallery has been a significant draw amongst faculty teams. The 31 reveals on this corridor assist college students perceive science ideas in a sensible and pleasant means,” R. Ahilan, Project Director (in-charge), Anna Science Centre, instructed The Hindu.

The centre will likely be launching the informational movie Deep Sky at its four-dimensional projection theatre in English and Tamil.

The Incubation Hub, inaugurated in 2021, is ready to start enrolment. “Membership will likely be open to schoolchildren from Classes VI to XII, and school college students from authorities and personal establishments. Working professionals, who want an area to analysis their concepts, can apply,” mentioned S. Jayalakshmi, mentor on the Incubation Hub.

The planetarium, among the many older public points of interest of Tiruchi, was opened to the general public on June 10, 1999. Its 10-acre campus hosts a number of different amenities such because the Fun Science Gallery, Innovation Hub, Activity Gallery, and a natural backyard.

Drainage points

However, the premises is hit by recurring water stagnation on at the least six acres, particularly throughout the wet season. Rainwater and sewage outflow from residential colonies within the neighborhood flood the basement of most of the galleries within the centre.

The centre is often visited by giant teams of youngsters from the encircling districts. Some of the guests mentioned that the ability ought to appoint extra workers to clarify the varied ideas being showcased within the galleries.