Thane district will get its first planetarium and observatory with the SAPO Project opening in Shahapur on April 5. Featuring a 56-seat planetarium, advanced telescopes, and learning facilities, the initiative aims to promote astronomy education and scientific curiosity in the region.
Thane, April 2: In a significant boost to scientific temper in the region, Thane district’s first-ever planetarium and advanced astronomical observatory is set to be inaugurated on Sunday, April 5.
The facility, named the SAPO Project, is the brainchild of brothers Nilesh and Girish Thakur, whose passion for stargazing has culminated in this 3.5-acre educational hub located near Sakadbhav.
The project will be officially inaugurated at 5:00 PM by renowned astronomer Da. Kr. Soman and MLA Daulat Daroda.
State-of-the-art facilities
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