Kusumbai Motichand Planetarium

Kusumbai Motichand Planetarium, the first projection planetarium in Asia, became operational at the New English School in Pune on 18 September 1954. It was named after the mother of Seth Motichand Shah, son-in-law of Seth Walchand Hirachand, the founder of the Walchand group of Industries.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Pune and Bharat Itihas Sanshodhak Mandal.

Pune

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Pune, formerly Poona, is the second-largest city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Often considered as the cultural capital of Maharashtra, Pune is known for its educational tourism and has a blend of cultural, business, health, and cuisine tourism background.

Bharat Itihas Sanshodhak Mandal

Museum

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Bharat Itihas Sanshodhak Mandal, popularly known as Itihas Sanshodhak Mandal or just 'Mandal', is an Indian institute providing resources and training for historical researchers. Bharat Itihas Sanshodhak Mandal is situated 500 metres east of Kusumbai Motichand Planetarium.

Bharat Natya Mandir

Theater building

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Bharat Natya Mandir is a theater building, which is situated 470 metres east of Kusumbai Motichand Planetarium.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Navi Peth and Sadashiv Peth.