Pathani Samanta Auditorium, Nayagarh (Nayagarh)

India / Orissa / Nayagarh / NH 57 Khurda-Bolangir, Nayagarh
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The state government is planning to develop Pathani Samanta Interpretation Centre at Khandapada in Nayagarh district into a museum in memory of the eminent astronomer.Developing the museum at the native place of the great astronomer aims at popularizing astronomy, astrophysics and space science among public.Rare articles, used by the astronomer, will be collected from Samanta Chandrasekhar Trust, Khandapada, and suitably placed in the museum. In addition to these, a bronze statue of Pathani Samanta will be installed on the museum premises.
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Coordinates:   20°7'40"N   85°6'11"E
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