Английская Википедия:Gujarat Science City
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Use Indian English Шаблон:Infobox amusement park Gujarat Science City is a science education and entertainment centre located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Opened in 2002 and expanded in 2021, it has an IMAX 3D theatre; exhibitions on science, space, energy park, life science park, planet earth, hall of science, musical fountain, thrill ride, plants, nature and robotics; an aquarium, an aviary and a butterfly park; as well as other facilities.
History
In 1999, the Gujarat Council of Science City, an autonomous registered society was established under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat.[1][2]
Under Phase-I of the development, the IMAX 3D theatre, the first in India, was opened in 2002. It was followed by constructions of various exhibitions such as Hall of Science, Hall of Space, Energy Education Park, Life Science Park, Planet Earth as well as facilities such as children's activity centre, thrill rides, amphitheatre and musical fountain.[1]
In 2021, under Phase-II development, an aquatic gallery, a robotics gallery and a nature park were constructed at cost of Шаблон:INRconvert, Шаблон:INRconvert and Шаблон:INRconvert respectively. They were inaugurated on 16 July 2021 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.[3][4]
Features
Entertainment facilities
Entertainment facilities at the Science City include IMAX 3D theatre,[5] 30-seat thrill ride,[6][5] giant LED screen for displaying films,[7] dancing musical fountains[5] and 1200-seat capacity amphitheatre.[8][5]
Planet Earth
The Planet Earth pavilion is spread over an area of Шаблон:Convert. It has an earth-shaped dome with diameter of Шаблон:Convert, one of the largest in the country, built in 2009. It has exhibits and rides about natural disasters, disaster management, planetarium, natural resources and its conservation. It has more than 650 exhibits.[9][10][5]
Hall of Space and Science
The hall of space has an exhibition on solar system, universe, space technology and history of space exploration.[11] The hall of science has exhibits on light, sound, mathematics, kinematics, vision, mirrors, energy and fluids.[12]
Energy Education Park
The park holds exhibits on solar energy, wind power, hydroelectricity, tidal power, geothermal energy, petroleum and petrochemicals. It has models of Sardar Sarovar dam and petroleum rigs.[13][5]
Life Science Park
The park spread over an area of 9000 sqm is dedicated to life sciences. It has exhibits on river system and evolution. It also has outdoor exhibition on aromatic, medicinal and economic plants as well as ornamental plants. There is a Cactus, Succulent and Bonsai Corner; Butterfly House; aviary and tissue culture lab.[14][5]
Aquatic gallery
The aquatic gallery is spread over an area of Шаблон:Convert. It has 68 tanks which hold brackish, marine and fresh waters in variety of ecosystems marked as Indian, Asian, African and American Zones. It has 11,690 animals from 188 species. The shark tunnel in the gallery is Шаблон:Convert long.[3]
Robotics gallery
The three floor robotics gallery has 79 types of robots on display. The ground floor has an interactive exhibition and a cafeteria. It also has an exhibit displaying evolution of robotics. There is a robot dance gallery, and virtual and augmented reality gallery as well.[3]
Nature Park
The nature park is spread over an area of Шаблон:Convert and educates about botany and biology.[3]
Amphitheater
Amphitheater (Open Air Theater) at Gujarat Science City with a capacity of 1200 seats hosts Science related especially Science Popularization activities.[3]
Activities
Apart from science education and entertainment, the center also provides housing for students preparing for science exams.[15]
Gallery
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Electrodom Room
See also
References
External links
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