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Planetarium Sheet Lucknow University
Department Mathematics and Astronomy

INDIA , UTTAR PRADESH , LUCKNOW

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Type: School
Opened in 1949
Closed in 1985
Address: Wala Road, Babuganj, Hasanganj, - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226007
Country: INDIA
Email: dean_science@lkouniv.ac.in
Phone: +91 522 320 7285

Website: http://udrc.lkouniv.ac.in/Department/DepartmentDetail/History?dept=36
Website 2: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/lucknow-university-over-the-moo

Team
AN Singh,

96 seats

Dome of 8.0m

Technical
Optical system SPITZ : A-1

Facilities

Operation

History
- 1946: Spitz A1 purchased by LU ($500)
- 1949: opening 8m/96s/Spitz A1
- End 80s: closed (lack of maintenance, budget constraints, lack of frequentation, lack of faculty and upgrade)
- June 2024: project for total renovation

Comments

Latitude: 26°52'00" N - Longitude: 80°56'17" E - Altitude: 121m
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