Planet Mars will come closest to Earth on 8th dec 2022 and which could be observed from Guwahati Planetarium by all.

By Sanjana Bordoloi
07.12.2022

Digital Desk: Guwahati Planetarium is all set to upgrade its technology in the coming
year, 2023 from its outdated version of the existing 2K2D projection to
a highly advanced 4K3D (All dome projection system).
“We are doing this so as to share with our audience a stirring view of
the dome sky and make space watching moments become more
exhilarating and virtually realistic”-an official source said.

The existing 2k2D projection system of the Guwahati Planetarium is
now deemed as an out-of-date projection technology by the
planetarium authorities. “ The average life expectancy of these
projectors are 5 years and they have already given their service for
more than 11 years, which is more than double of its expected period
of service”- they said.

It is to be mentioned that the 2K2D projection accessories are not
available in the market as the technology has become obsolete and no
more existing in the line of production.
Hence the planetarium has strongly recommended an up-gradation of
the existing 2K2D All Dome Projection System to the latest 4K3D (All
dome projection system)
As the first and the biggest hub for Astronomy and Space Science within
North East lndia, the Guwahati Planetarium is considered as the mother
of all the Planetariums in the region.

A source mentioned- “The 4k3D (All dome projection system) would be
therefore the best fit for the stature of the Guwahati Planetarium
which is also recognized as an institution of Higher Education by the
Govt. of Assam long back in 1991.”
Since then, the Planetarium authorities is constantly putting its sincere
efforts to spread out the domain of Astronomy & Space science to the
grass root level of the society in the emerging North East.
Since its inception in the year 1994, Guwahati Planetarium has always
been a nucleus of tourist attraction for amateur space gazers,
educational institutes and a whole mass of tourists and visitors
thronging to the region to take a glimpse of the virtual dark and deep
space.

The Guwahati Planetarium has touched the lives and livelihoods of
millions from the remotest corners of the State through its numerous
in-house and outdoor activities and most importantly scientific mass
gatherings. This has given a thrust and enabled a direct benefit to the fields of
Science Education & Research, Tourism, etc., in the State and boosting
a revenue earning. The planetarium has also helped in removing age old
myths, misconceptions and superstitious beliefs prevailing in the
society and thereby lending a more scientific temperament in the
minds of the people in the Society across the State.