Report On Planetarium

THESIS REPORT ON BANGABANDHU SHEIKH MUJIBAR
RAHMAN NOVOTHEATRE
SUBMITTED TO : JUBAIDA GULSHAN ARA

LECTURER, DEPT. OF ARCHITECTURE
SOUTHEAST UNIVERSITY
SUBMITTED BY : MEHZABEEN SHAHIDY

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BATCH : 18th
DEPT. OF ARCHITECTURE
SOUTHEAST UNIVERSITY
About The Project
Aiming to encourage the new generation in science and technology and also eradicate superstition from people Bangabandhu Sheikh
Mujibar Rahman Novotheatre has been established as a non- formal education institution in 2004 by the Ministry of Science and
Technology. Being the first and only planetarium in Bangladesh it was indeed a great milestone. More than decade, this planetarium
has been the only place for learning astronomy and science in Bangladesh. In recent year, Govt. has under taken a project to establish
Planetarium at the division level with an objective to further encourage the youth towards science and technology based education.
A Planetarium is a theatre built primarily for presenting educational and entertaining shows about astronomy and the night sky, or for
training in celestial navigation. It also referred as Edutainment because it’s way of sharing knowledge through entertaining experience.
Role Of Planetarium
• A tool for the acquisition of astronomical knowledge .

• Give visitors a hands on experience of the connection between science and everyday life.
• A medium for raising our awareness and love of the eternally blue earth by deepening our understanding of the planet
• A regional information centre where the community has access to the latest news of current scientific happenings.
• Inspires minds to explore so many remaining fields of study.
• Give great power to the imagination and stimulate creativity in children.
About The Project
Vision
Transform Novotheatre into the centre of excellence of the country by uncovering the horizon of astronomical science through
research on space science.
Project Brief
Project Topic : Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibar Rahman Novotheatre

Barisal Sadar, Barisal
Client : Ministry of Science And Technology
Govt. of Peoples Republic of Bangladesh.
Executing Agency : Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibar Rahman Novotheatre
Bijay Sarani,dhaka.
Site Location : South Char Aicha Upazila, Barishal
Area : 10 Acres
Co-Ordinates : 22°39'49.2"n
90°21'31.9"e
Project Introduction
Humans always have wondered about objects in the sky and studied them since prehistoric times.
Ancient Egyptians are known for the earliest drawings of the sky on tombs while Native Americans depicted celestial objects in
drawings on cave walls and cliff faces. The ancient Greeks constructed globes that showed constellations and the motion of planets
then, more sophisticated models of space called orreries were used to model the positions and motion of planets and moons.
As technology improved and humans gained knowledge of space, the modern day planetarium began to take shape. Present day
planetariums have advanced high technology projectors that use real scientific data and have the capability to fly observers throughout
the universe and immerse them in a highly visual environment.
The high-tech environment of the planetarium can give peoples mesmerising experiences in space science and provide them with
models that are not possible to create or visualize in the classroom. The planetarium impresses all with the infinity, dignity, regularity,
and wonder of the cosmos and inspires minds to explore so many remaining fields of study.
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Definition
A Planetarium is a theatre built primarily for presenting educational and entertaining shows about astronomy and the night sky, or for training in
celestial navigation.
Planetarium definition by a Planetarian,

Planetarium is consists of these characteristics –
• Projects imagery onto the interior of a dome
• Shows science content
• Does astronomy sometimes
So a planetarium is basically just a room that’s like a theatre but (mostly) shows astronomy content—sometimes other science—and also has a
roughly hemispherical ceiling.
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Background
 Early Planetariums
Early planetariums were either portable pictures of the starry sky painted on the inside of a sphere or dome, or mechanical models of the
solar system. In late 17th century Europe, small model planetariums imitating the movement of planets around the sun were built inside
clocks.
One of the first planetariums, known as the Gottorf Globe, with a portable painting of the starry sky, was made in what now is Germany.
 Mechanical Projectors
The first modern planetarium was built at the Zeiss optical works in Jena, Germany, about 1924. This device known as Mark I, installed at
the Deutsches Museum in Munich by the German firm Carl Zeiss, was mounted inside a dome 32 feet (10 m) in diameter.
The Adler Planetarium, built in Chicago in 1930, was the first major planetarium in the United States.
The success of the Zeiss projectors led to the establishment of thousands of planetariums in the 20th century. In the United States, the
first Zeiss projectors were installed in the 1930s at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, the Hayden Planetarium in New York City, Japanese
firms Goto Optical Manufacturing Company and Minolta Company Limited and the U.S. company Spitz Incorporated also became leading
makers of planetarium projectors during the late 20th century.
Today the technically advanced mechanical projectors show images as clear and bright as the actual stars. One such device known as Zeiss
Mark IX at the Hayden Planetarium, New York City, projects images of more than 9,000 stars. It uses a hair-thin strand of glass called
optical fiber to throw light on the dome. The fiber is so tiny that the image on the dome is point-like and looks like a real star in the sky.
Images of the sun, the moon, and the planets are created by separate projectors steered by computer-controlled motors.
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 Digital Projectors
Computers use a code of numbers or digits to process information. Thus a planetarium with computerized projectors is known as a digital
planetarium. The mechanical projectors are able to show the stars as seen from only one region of space our solar system. This is because
the holes in their star plates cannot change position relative to one another. However, a digital projector system does not have this
limitation, as it does not use star plates. Instead, a computer creates images on video screens. A lens then projects each image onto the
dome. To show the stars as seen from a place other than the solar system, the computer merely changes the images on the screens.
In the early 1980s, the Evans and Sutherland Corporation of the United States set up the first digital planetarium in the Science Museum in
Richmond, Virginia. Since then digital planetariums have developed further and can now produce far more realistic images of planets. These
advanced planetariums can show images of the objects that are significant in fields other than astronomy. For instance, they can simulate a
flight through an extremely enlarged image of a living cell. Astronomy-based computer programs, which can simulate sky conditions at any
time of the day, can also be considered as digital planetariums.
Digital planetariums also present shows for entertainment. For instance, they can be used for a display of animated, computer-generated
art, accompanied by a musical sound track.
 Portable Planetariums
Technologically advanced planetariums are too expensive for most schools and communities. But many of them have purchased
inexpensive portable planetariums. For instance, one model has an inflatable dome that is designed to hold 35 children. The projector has a
small light bulb enclosed by a plastic cylinder and a black cylinder with clear spots for projecting the stars. There are other affordable
cylinders, which show galaxies, constellations, and even the inside of a living cell.
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Timeline of Planetarium
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Typology of Planetarium
 Horizontal Dome Planetarium

Unmatched realism – the night sky
• The dome edge is parallel to the ground.

• He horizontal dome shows the realistic environment of the outdoors
• It simulates the sky as seen by everyday observers.
• For schools and educational institutions, astronomy education the horizontal dome
is best.
• Horizontal domes cost less to construct, have A greater seating capacity.
• Reduce the number of trip and fall accidents.
• Offer easy accessibility to audience members with limited personal mobility
• The horizontal planetarium dome fills A wide variety of purposes.
 Tilted Dome Planetarium

Experience the sensation of floating in outer space
• The floor and dome are inclined at an angle.

• Reproduces the motions of the stars as seen from space, as well as from the earth.
• Larger diameter tilted domes can also function as a lecture or performance hall.
• Accommodates fewer seats, but the overall presentation is dramatically immersive.
• Locating the entrance and exit on different levels provides efficient movement of
visitors through the theatre.
• Widely used in science centres for accessibility and audience flow is necessary.
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Components Of Planetarium
A planetarium theatre basically consists of the six components described on this page. The success of
the theatre greatly depends upon how well the components work together as a whole. Creating a
quality theatre for quality programming requires careful consideration during the design stage.
 Dome screen
• Surface of a dome screen is a full or partial hemisphere.
• Permanent domes are carefully-formed aluminium sheets with millions of small holes.
• The holes allow sound and air to flow unimpeded to the audience.
• The reflectivity of the paint on the sheets is carefully matched with the projectors to be used in it.
• A framework of ribs supports the perforated sheets to a high degree of accuracy, maintaining a near-
perfect “seamless” dome.
• Ladders or catwalks are often included behind the dome surface for cleaning purposes, and to
maintain the loudspeakers located there.
• The audience experience depends greatly upon the quality of the dome screen, so special attention
must be paid to its design and construction.
 Seating
• The audience must see the whole dome overhead, whether in tilted or flat dome configurations.
• the seats should be at least somewhat reclining and have a headrest to avoid neck strain.
• The front rows recline at a greater angle than the back rows.
• Seat backs can range from a tilt of 20º-45º, depending upon placement in the dome and dome tilt.
• Seats may have either fixed backs or adjustable angle seats.
• A wide array of seating options are available such as swing-arm writing desks, folding armrests,
companion seating, and even removable seats allow users to customize their seating plan.
• All seat layouts must comply with local fire codes and handicapped accessibility standards.
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 Theatre Lighting
• The dark, immersive environment of the dome theatre an ideal showplace for dramatic lighting.
• Bright work lights are necessary for cleaning and maintenance
• Very subtle aisle and step lighting is necessary for safety during programs.
• Safety lights should pop on during any emergency.
• Cove-mounted lights can bathe the theatre in intense colours.
 The Opto-mechanical Projector

• Called as the planetarium projector, star machine, or star-ball.
• This projector sits at the precise centre of the dome.
• This machine creates the stars with such resolution, clarity, colour and brightness
• With some types of star balls, sun moon and planet projectors may be mounted in front of the
main projector.
• A control console is generally placed at the back of the theatre.
• Electronics racks with support equipment are mounted in a nearby equipment room.
 Planet Projectors
• The smooth-motion, rapid, and accurate free-standing projectors
• Projectors mounted on the main body
• These projectors create sharply focused, brilliant solar system images.
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 Fulldome Video
• Fulldome refers to immersive dome-based video projection environments where the viewer is
surrounded by the video projection in a hemispherical angle of view.
• The dome, horizontal or tilted, is filled with real-time (interactive) or pre-rendered (linear) computer
animations, live capture images, or composited environments.
• Usually astronomy is the most common topic yet no content limitations
• Now it’s also used for entertaining shows and other hyper-realistic presentations.
• the motions of colourful video images shown from the fulldome system are synchronized with the
motions of precise images shown by the opto-mechanical projector
• Early approaches to fulldome video projection utilized monochromatic vector graphics systems
projected through a fisheye lens.
• Contemporary configurations employ raster video projectors, either single projectors with wide-angle
lenses or multiple edge-blended projectors to cover the dome surface with high-resolution, full-color
imagery.
 HYBRID System
• Hybrid Planetariums Can Show Not Only Rich Astronomical Programming,
• Also Range Farther Into Programming In Subjects Such As Geology, Meteorology, Biology,
Oceanography, And More.
• The Two Parts Of The Hybrid System Together Enables Synchronous Coupling Of Optical-mechanical And
Digital Fulldome Projections.
• Ensures That All Digital Features – Such As Constellation Figures – Automatically Register With The
Optically Projected Stars.
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 Hybrid Console
• The User Is Free To Assign Show Parts And Functions To The Planetarium Projector And To The
Digital System.
• Give Audiences Experience To Examine Phenomena On A Scale Of Microscopic To Infinite.
• The Universe Is Playground With A Hybrid Planetarium.
• The Projector Design Is Of Highest Quality For Longevity And Stability.
• Ensures Both The Projector Steadiness And The Image Stability.
• Lamp Change Is Accomplished Quickly And Easily.
• All Projectors Come With Mounts For Rigid Installation And Easy Adjustment.
 Audio System
• Sound adds a vital dimension to a planetarium in the form of music, narration, and sound
effects.
• Audio systems range from the very simple to super high quality multi-channel systems
 Others
• In addition to the above components, light-blocking entries, air conditioning, smoke detectors,
fire sprinklers, etc. must all be taken into account in the overall design.
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Significance Of Planetarium
• The planetarium is a valuable tool to promote astronomy education and help visitors understand space phenomena.
• In this space age being up to date with latest discovery and scientific findings is a key factor for a country’s progress
• The planetarium is also a valuable medium for raising our awareness and love of the eternally blue earth by deepening our understanding of
the planet.
• The planetarium impresses us with the infinity, dignity, regularity, and wonder of the cosmos and inspires minds to explore so many remaining
fields of study.
• The planetarium can also provide an escape from the everyday life. Relaxing under the tranquil, starry sky brings peace and restores creativity
to an overworked mind.
• The planetarium functions as a regional information centre where the community has access to the latest news of current scientific
happenings.
• The planetarium also works as entertainment hub for local people.
• The planetarium benefits the human mind and spirit.
• It can give great power to the imagination and stimulate creativity in children, the future of our society.
• As a economic infrastructure planetarium has big impact on it’s surrounding economy.
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Purpose Of Planetarium
 A Planetarium For School Education
Science & Astronomy
A planetarium provides the most effective means of explaining the dynamic Universe by providing
immersive experiences which are impossible with only a textbook or blackboard.
Navigation
In merchant marine schools, naval, and air force academies, planetarium work teaches essential celestial
navigation skills much faster and more comprehensively than any other method.
Natural Science
Planetariums installed at natural science camps and parks provide even urban youth with a deeper
knowledge about the universe and the environment.
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 A Planetarium For Both Education And General Public
Children’s Centres
These are places for pre-school, elementary, and junior high school students to play while learning.
And thereby encourages a child’s natural desire to learn. The planetarium usually acts as the focus
of the building. In some cases, a telescope is an integral part of the astronomy exhibits.
Science centres and Museums
This kind of facility most frequently includes a planetarium. In many instances, the use of the
planetarium is divided between school programs which are held during weekday mornings, and
shows for the general public which are offered in the afternoons and on weekends.
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 A Planetarium For Both Education And General Public
Libraries, Community centres and Culture centres
A planetarium is sometimes included in this type of institution in order to maximize the use of
public land and facilities. In these centres for the improvement of community welfare,
planetariums may offer cultural programs in addition to the usual fare of space science.
Observatories
Many observatories that are open to the general public often include planetariums. With such
a facility, it is possible to study an object in the planetarium and then actually observe the real
thing in the night sky. Modern CCD video technology even allows projection of objects
currently in the sky onto the dome. Astronomy fans love these institutions.
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 A Planetarium for Profit Purpose
Theme Parks
The popularity of space grows each year. So the better way to take a trip to the stars with a planetarium
When combined with immersive fulldome video and even motion-platform seats, the experience can be out
of this world.
Department Stores And Shopping Centres
Contribution to public education and community service greatly improves a company’s corporate
image. A planetarium theatre attracts customers to the store and thereby increases product sales. And
a planetarium offers a myriad of advertising possibilities on its dome.
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 A Planetarium for Profit Purpose
Airports And Train Stations
A planetarium at the airport or train station is a refreshing way to relax while waiting for a
departure or a connection. And especially in airports, with thousands of people passing through
each day, the potential audience is great. Passengers without tension are happier and probably
easier to please.
Resort Hotels and Inns

Resort hotels with planetariums distinguish themselves from the competition and appeal
to the growing number of astronomy fans. Such a facility need not be limited only to use
by hotel guests, but may also offer shows for the local community or perhaps a unique
location for weddings and corporate events.
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 A Planetarium For Private Companies
Today many companies offer health club memberships or on-site gym facilities for the physical
health of employees and their families. But to maintain their mental health planetarium is a good
way. Any company can be a stressful place. Looking up at a starry sky has the ability to make a
person forget the trivial things in everyday life and relax. A planetarium theatre with comfortable
seats and gentle music offers employees a way to clear their minds and re-energize.
 A Planetarium For Expositions And Events
Possibilities abound for visualization in the planetarium dome. Pristine skies, dynamic, animated
fulldome video, lasers, multi-channel audio, motion platform seating, 3D projection and more are
all possible inside the unique environment of the planetarium.
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Impact of planetarium
 Socio-cultural Context
The sociocultural context is based on humans being a part of the world where social and cultural factors
influence how we think and how we learn. The combination of social and cultural elements is useful in
explaining the wide diversity of various learning styles among students. Informal education setting is important
for interactive learning. The planetarium creates positive atmosphere to promote engagement and learning.
 Physical Context
The physical context seems straightforward in that it is actual physical environment where learning occurs.
Research studies shows that learning is influenced by the physical space and the ability of visitors to orient
themselves within an ISI. In addition to the overall space and architecture, the details within can affect the total
experience and what is learned. Research has shown that lighting, crowding, color, sound, and space have
subtle impacts on learning. Furthermore, other factors such as exhibits (positioning and content), labels and
educational signage, and how much time visitors spend at exhibits are important influences on learning.
 Personal Context
The personal context represents the individual characteristics that a visitor/student brings into the learning
environment, whether in a formal or informal setting. Prior knowledge and personal along with visitor’s
personal interests, while other studies have identified visitor’s motivations for attending a museum as
influential to learning. other informal settings have no control over the personal context, but can provide
learners with control over their choices and activities while visiting. This will lead to a personal investment in
learning and allow visitors to engage in activities tied to prior knowledge and interests.
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Global Statistics
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Global Statistics
5% 4%
2%
3%
3%
5% Bangladesh
India
Pakistan
Nepal
Bhutan
Myanmar
Sri Lanka
78%
Figure 6. Distribution of Planetaria South Asian country

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Finance Analysis
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Director
Deputy Director Deputy Director/Curator
Administration Public Relation Finance & Accounts Air Conditioning Electrical Research Exhibition Management
Care Taker PRO cum Publication Account Officer Air conditioning Electrical Scientific Officer Ass. Curator
Officer Engineer Engineer General
Computer Space theatre
Operator Accountants
Mechanical Deputy Ass. Scientific Officer operator
Supervisor Technician Engineer Astronomy
Salesman Deputy Ass.
Engineer (Sound)
Data entry Video
Operator Cameraman
Ride Simulating
Ticket Checker operator
Technician
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 Planetarium  Administration  Residential
• Space Theatre • Director General Office • Dormitory

• 5D Simulator Theatre • Director’s Office
• Scientific and Digital Exhibition • Ass. Director’s Office
• Administration office
• Observatory
• PRO Office
• Seminar hall
• Finance & Accountant
• Food Corner • Air conditioning
• Electrical
• Research
• Exhibition Management
Administration Residential
Planetarium
 Director General Office  Dormitory
 Dome Theatre • Director general’s room • Bedroom
• Projection Gallery • Secretary room • Kitchen
• Control Room • Dining
• Lobby  Director’s Office • Toilet
• Toilet • Director’s room
• Secretary room Others
 5D Simulator Theatre • Driver’s waiting
• Projection Gallery  Deputy Director’s Office • Parking
• Control Room • Administration office • Sub station
• Equipment room • PRO Office • Pump room
• Finance & Accountant office • Guard room
 Exhibition Hall • Mosque
• Exhibition Hall  Curator Office • Playground
• Equipment room • Air conditioning
• Electrical
 Observatory • Research
• Telescope space • Exhibition Management
• Equipment room
 Others
 Others • Conference room
• Reception • Break lounge
• Seminar hall • Restroom
• Food corner • Achieve
• Library
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SHANGHAI PLANETARIUM
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Shanghai Planetarium
Project : Shanghai Planetarium
Architects: Ennead Architects
Location : Lin Gang Da Dao, Pudong Xinqu,
Shanghai Shi, China
Area : 409028.0 ft2
Project Year : 2018
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 Building Plan
Each floor is a ring – echoing

the idea of orbits and
trajectories – with a void
centre-space and staggered
floor plates.
This allows multiple floor
heights – up to 22 metres in
some areas – and gives
visitors views into and across
the building to other floors
and activities.
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Five Themes
The themes take visitors from

the familiar (the planets of our
solar system) to the unfamiliar 1. What we see from Earth 2. The journey into space 3. The wonders of the Universe
(the vastness of deep space),
and explain the history of
astronomy – and China’s
important contributions –
along the way
Each theme will use a range of

exhibit presentation methods
to tell the stories that form the
overall narrative, and highlight
Chinese contributions to that
theme.
4. Astronomy past and present 5. Space playground
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The Gardens And Outdoor Exhibits
The outdoor areas of the Planetarium will be an important part of the visitor offer
and a range of outdoor exhibits and experiences will extend the Planetarium story to
the outdoor spaces – by day and by night..
During the day it will be an attractive and exciting place to be. By night the gardens
will be the place to come to observe the stars in groups or individually, with camping
facilities for overnight stays.
The gardens and outdoor display areas are divided into four zones:
1. The Main plaza
2. The Entertainment zone
3. The Stargazing garden
4. Observatory plaza
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Visitor experience
A memorable, involving physical experience. From small-scale interactive exhibits, to large-scale fairground-type rides where visitors feel the physical
effects of scientific ideas.
Successful museum plans give visitors an experience that combines intellectual engagement with a memorable physical experience – what visitors see,
hear, and feel as they move through the museum
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Design Details
 The Oculus feature at Shanghai planetarium
• The oculus is a prominent feature located above the museum’s main entry area.
• It appears to be hanging from the cantilevered galleries and acts as a sundial for the building.
• Sunlight on the ground opposite the entrance and the reflecting pool is tracked by the oculus to represent the passage of time.
• The feature has been designed to reflect the changes occurring in the sun’s altitude over a period of time through the guiding circle of
sunlight on the ground, which adjusts to changes in both time and year.
• The moon’s movements are also studied during important Chinese festivals and holidays occurring in a lunar calendar
 The inverted dome
• The inverted dome is located at the top of the central atrium, where all the galleries are arranged.
• The visitors at the planetarium have to pass through the multi-storey atrium, which controls the circulation and is also designed with a
spiralling ramp extending below the dome.
• The dome offers a spectacular and continuous view of the day and night sky. View from the dome is focused towards the celestial bodies and
increases the effect of the planetarium’s virtual star show. The horizon is not visible from the dome to restrict the visitors’ view to the sky.
• A glass entry walk forms the passage into the dome and is positioned towards the north. At noon every day, the sunlight luminates the
walkway, making it visible to the museum below.
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Design Details
 The Sphere
• The sphere has been designed as the sun of the planetarium and is suspended from the roof.
• It is viewed as a weightless mass by the visitors from below.
• The planetarium’s theatre is contained in the sphere.
• The sphere is surrounded by an uninterrupted skyline allowing the sunlight to shine through to monitor the passage of time.
• As an indicator of summer solstice, a complete circular ring appears during the noon time at the sphere.
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THESIS REPORT ON BANGABANDHU SHEIKH MUJIBAR

SUBMITTED TO : JUBAIDA GULSHAN ARA

SUBMITTED BY : MEHZABEEN SHAHIDY

• A tool for the acquisition of astronomical knowledge .

Project Topic : Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibar Rahman Novotheatre

Planetarium definition by a Planetarian,

• Projects imagery onto the interior of a dome

• Shows science content

• Does astronomy sometimes

1704 1774 1924 1930 1935 1983 1999 2011

 Horizontal Dome Planetarium

• The dome edge is parallel to the ground.

 Tilted Dome Planetarium

• The floor and dome are inclined at an angle.

 The Opto-mechanical Projector

 A Planetarium For School Education

Science & Astronomy

 A Planetarium For Both Education And General Public

Science centres and Museums

 A Planetarium For Both Education And General Public

Libraries, Community centres and Culture centres

 A Planetarium for Profit Purpose

Department Stores And Shopping Centres

 A Planetarium for Profit Purpose

Airports And Train Stations

Resort Hotels and Inns

 A Planetarium For Private Companies

 A Planetarium For Expositions And Events

Figure 6. Distribution of Planetaria South Asian country

Deputy Director Deputy Director/Curator

 Planetarium  Administration  Residential

• Space Theatre • Director General Office • Dormitory

Center dual mounted

Center dual mounted

 5d Simulator Movie Theatre

 5d Simulator Movie Theatre

 5d Simulator Movie Theatre

Typical Office Plan

Office Desk Layout

General Office & Multiple Workstation

General Office & Multiple Workstation

General Office & Multiple Workstation

General Office & Multiple Workstation

General Office & Multiple Workstation

Library Furniture Layout

Conference Room Layout

Typical Conference Room Plan

Conference Furniture Layout

Small Apartment Plan

Living Room Layout

Dining Room Layout

Each floor is a ring – echoing

The themes take visitors from

Each theme will use a range of

The Gardens And Outdoor Exhibits

1. The Main plaza

2. The Entertainment zone

3. The Stargazing garden

 The Oculus feature at Shanghai planetarium