PM Modi inaugurates India's first LED dome planetarium in Mysuru
The COSMOS-Mysuru facility, developed by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, features an 8K-resolution LED dome for astronomy education.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium in Mysuru, Karnataka, on Friday, November 13, 2026. Developed by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in partnership with the University of Mysore, the facility is India's first LED dome planetarium.
According to The Hindu, the planetarium is located on the University of Mysore campus at the foothills of Chamundi Hills. The facility features a 15-metre tilted dome comprising approximately 6,150 panels and 4.2 crore individual LEDs. India Today reported that the dome features 8K-resolution technology.
The PM stated that the planetarium adds a new chapter to India's scientific journey. He noted that while ancient astronomers like Aryabhata and Bhaskaracharya made major discoveries without modern technology, the new facility will promote astronomy education and public outreach.
The planetarium includes a Sky Theatre, exhibition halls, an astronomy museum, and training facilities. The Sky Theatre will screen shows such as 'Our Home, Our Cosmos', 'Cosmos Odyssey', and 'Voyager' in English, Kannada, and Hindi.
During the visit, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister. He requested increased central funding for Bengaluru Metro projects, noting that the state currently bears more than 80 per cent of the costs despite a stipulated 50:50 partnership.
The Chief Minister also sought support for the Mekedatu project and raised concerns regarding the Kasturirangan Committee report on the Western Ghats.