Named after the famous astronomer of Orissa, Samant Chandra Sekhar this modern planetarium conducts daily shows explaining both in English and Oriya various planetary positions, configurations and other astronomical phenomena through moving projectors. Lectures in astronomy and astrophysics are organised from time to time to inculcate the love for science in the common people by initiating them to the mysterious world of stars and planets. Shows are normally held in the afternoon. The planetarium remains closed on Mondays.