Science of sun-1   Floor area: 375 Sq.mts      No. of exhibits: 24
         
 
         
 
Science of sun-2   No of exhibits: 42
 
The Gallery on 'Science Of Sun' is spread over an area of 750 Sq. mts with about 66 exhibits explaining the origin, and constitution of the star our sun and its neighbors.  Ancient Indian Astronomical instruments used for observation and measurements like samrat yantra, ram yantra etc are part of the exhibition. The major attraction of the gallery is some of the ancient concepts of our Sun and how the present idea of the universe was arrived through several concepts and refinements suggested by astronomers.  The gallery also has interactive models of astronomical instruments built by Sawai Jai Singh in his observatory at Udaipur.
 
 
Fun Science    Floor area: 375 Sq.mts   No. of exhibits: 42
 
 
The Fun Science gallery explains various phenomena of science around us on topics like Light, mirrors, sound, electricity & magnetism in a simple and interactive manner.
 
 
 
Our Senses    Floor area: 375 Sq.mts   No. of exhibits : 41
 
The gallery on "Our Senses' explains the importance of sense organs and their functions and the role played by sense organs in our day today life.  There are many interesting exhibits on Light and Sight, Sound and Hearing, Smell and Taste Receptors.  The highlight of the gallery is an automated Quiz Corner where an individual can enjoy the quiz through computer interface.  
 
 
Illusion   Floor area: 375 Sq.mts    No. of exhibits : 45
 
The gallery on 'Illusion' explains various concepts on illusion and its impact on the human visualization and other sense organs.  
 
 
Science Park   Area: 4.5 acres   No. of exhibits : 53
 
The science park explains various concepts of Science & Technology that attracts visitors to play and enjoy in lush green environment. It also provides an opportunity for children to spend their leisure evenings and enjoy science as their parents relax in the park.  
 
 
Prehistoric life Park   Area: 2 acres   No. of exhibits: 34
 
The prehistoric life park is a recreated world of extinct life forms with movements and sound animation of invertebrates, reptiles, birds and mammals that existed on the earth about 500 to 250 million years ago.  
 
 
“Emerging Technology” gallery, Tirupati
 
The gallery “Emerging Technology” inaugurated on August 18, 2007, highlights new developments in Space Technology, Nuclear Technology, Information & Communication Technology, Imaging Technology, Ocean Technology, Nanotechnology, and Biotechnology. Space Technology explains the role of satellites in the field of communication, television, broad casting, weather monitoring, astronomy and space science. Exhibits on Nuclear Technology explain the potential of nuclear energy resources, fission and fusion process and applications of nuclear science for peaceful purpose. The Information and Communication Technology section explains the revolution in information communication, wireless communication, Internet and the role of IT in making the earth a global village. The role of imaging in medicine, scientific research, thermal imaging and the use of almost the entire bandwidth of electromagnetic spectrum for imaging including radio imaging are explained. The exhibits on Ocean Technology depict the vast resources hidden in the oceans that could be exploited for the benefit of mankind. Oceans also play an important role in influencing global weather. The exhibition on Nanotechnology explains the properties of material at Nano level and benefits derived from Nanotechnology in various fields like material science, industry, sports, imaging and medicine. Biotechnology explains the new applications in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, industry, agriculture and livestock from biotechnology.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Human Endurance
 
The 6000square feet Hall of Human Endurance gallery is designed to convey the role of Science in the field of sports. The gallery depicts various physiological functions in the human body that gives the power of endurance related to repeated activities in sports and also in daily life. 34participatory models with a plethora of colour visuals are displayed in the hall. Various endurance activities like aerobic, anaerobic, speed and strength endurance can be tested individually by a visitor.  
 
 
Fun Science
 
This gallery contains 35 working exhibits to educate various principles in Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, and Environmental Science. You can observe objects float in air defying gravity, vortex formation, planetary motion, jumping disc etc. in the hall.  
 
 
Life Science
 
This hall is mainly for small kids. Colour fishes, snails, crabs, turtles, garden lizard, etc. are displayed in this room.
 
 
Science Park
 
34 Science exhibits adorn the spacious Science Park. Here students can play and learn many scientific principles by operating the exhibits in natural settings. How lever reduces effort, Newton's third law, principles of gears, etc. are displayed in Science Park.  
 
 
Dinosaur Park
 
Inaugurated on August 18, 2007, the Dinosaur Park was added to the Science Park. The Park has models of Brachiosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Woolly Mammoth, Uintatherium, Glyptodon and Ankylosaurus.  
 
 
Planetarium
 
RSC Calicut houses a 250-seater planetarium equipped with German Zeiss projector. With this we can unravel the mysteries of cosmos and its marvelous features.
 
   
   
 
 
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