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==Location== | ==Location== | ||
It is located in the [[List of cities in India|Indian city]] of [[Tiruchirappalli]],<ref name="annasc">{{cite news|title=Anna Science Centre launches new planetarium programme|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/article1562057.ece|accessdate=31 July 2011|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=22 March 2011}}</ref> on the [[National Highway 210 (India)|National Highway 210]] between [[Tiruchirappalli|Trichy]] and [[Pudukottai]] adjacent to the [[Tiruchirapalli Airport]]. The Nearest Railway Station is [[Tiruchirappalli Junction railway station|Tiruchirappalli Junction]] located in 5 km. The Planetarium is well connected through City buses. [[File:Anna science centre.jpg|thumb|Main entrance]] | It is located in the [[List of cities in India|Indian city]] of [[Tiruchirappalli]],<ref name="annasc">{{cite news|title=Anna Science Centre launches new planetarium programme|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/article1562057.ece|accessdate=31 July 2011|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=22 March 2011}}</ref> on the [[National Highway 210 (India)|National Highway 210]] between [[Tiruchirappalli|Trichy]] and [[Pudukottai]] adjacent to the [[Tiruchirapalli Airport]]. The Nearest Railway Station is [[Tiruchirappalli Junction railway station|Tiruchirappalli Junction]] located in 5 km. The Planetarium is well connected through City buses. [[File:Anna science centre.jpg|thumb|Main entrance]] | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Features== | ==Features== | ||
The various facilities present in the Science centre are | The various facilities present in the Science centre are | ||
* | *An 75-seater [[planetarium]] | ||
* | *An 3D theatre to host [[3D film]]s like Shark Island, [[The Magic Show|Magic Show]], Roller Coaster etc.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://flashnewstoday.com/index.php/new-3d-movie-in-tirichi-anna-science-centre/ |title=New 3D movie in Tirichi Anna Science Centre|publisher=Flashnewstoday.com |date=2011-05-22 |accessdate=2011-07-31}}</ref> | ||
*An [[Environmental art|environment gallery]] which exhibits themes related to eco systems, bio-geochemical cycles, bio-diversity and conservation. There is also Vigyan Prasar, an EDUSAT Facility and Try Science – Around the World, a system that has details about the science centres in more than 50 countries.<ref>{{cite news|title=Anna Science Centre in Tiruchi gets edusat facility|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/06/25/stories/2007062557300300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110091613/http://www.hindu.com/2007/06/25/stories/2007062557300300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 November 2012|accessdate=31 July 2011|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=25 June 2007}}</ref> | *An [[Environmental art|environment gallery]] which exhibits themes related to eco systems, bio-geochemical cycles, bio-diversity and conservation. There is also Vigyan Prasar, an EDUSAT Facility and Try Science – Around the World, a system that has details about the science centres in more than 50 countries.<ref>{{cite news|title=Anna Science Centre in Tiruchi gets edusat facility|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/06/25/stories/2007062557300300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110091613/http://www.hindu.com/2007/06/25/stories/2007062557300300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 November 2012|accessdate=31 July 2011|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=25 June 2007}}</ref> | ||
*An Evolution Park showcasing models to demonstrate the evolution of species is present at the centre spread for 2 Acres.<ref>{{cite | *An Evolution Park showcasing models to demonstrate the evolution of species is present at the centre spread for 2 Acres.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/evolution-park-taking-shape-at-anna-planetarium/article6138578.ece |title=‘Evolution Park’ taking shape at Anna Planetarium|publisher=thehindu.com |date=2014-06-22 |accessdate=2019-07-17}}</ref> | ||
*An Innovation Hub is under construction at the cost of 2.25 cr which will have infrastructure to host workshops in the field of scientific experimentation for school students.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/trichy/rs-2-25cr-innovation-hub-to-be-ready-at-anna-centre-by-dec/articleshow/70236117.cms |title=Rs 2.25cr innovation hub to be ready at Anna Centre by Dec|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2019-07-16 |accessdate=2019-07-17}}</ref> | *An Innovation Hub is under construction at the cost of 2.25 cr which will have infrastructure to host workshops in the field of scientific experimentation for school students.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/trichy/rs-2-25cr-innovation-hub-to-be-ready-at-anna-centre-by-dec/articleshow/70236117.cms |title=Rs 2.25cr innovation hub to be ready at Anna Centre by Dec|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2019-07-16 |accessdate=2019-07-17}}</ref> | ||
==Shows== | ==Shows== | ||
The Science Centre hosts frequent sky watch programs where general public can take part to view the celestial objects through telescope for free. Such programs are also conducted during important space events like eclipse. | The Science Centre hosts frequent sky watch programs where general public can take part to view the celestial objects through telescope for free. Such programs are also conducted during important space events like eclipse. | ||
The [[planetarium]] has shows in both [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[English language|English]]. Tamil shows will be at 10.30 am, 1.00 pm, 3.30 PM and 4.45 pm. In English shows will be at 11.45 am and 2.15 pm <ref> | The [[planetarium]] has shows in both [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[English language|English]]. Tamil shows will be at 10.30 am, 1.00 pm, 3.30 PM and 4.45 pm. In English shows will be at 11.45 am and 2.15 pm <ref>http://www.tnstc.gov.in/visiting-timings.html</ref> | ||
[[File:Fun land.jpg|thumb|A park with Jurassic age fauna models is situated side by the main building.]] | [[File:Fun land.jpg|thumb|A park with Jurassic age fauna models is situated side by the main building.]] | ||