Bhopal, Jun 12 : Observing that astronomy is a subject of inquisitiveness, whose attraction will continue unabated, former President APJ Abdul Kalam today said that modern astronomy needs to be linked with ancient science for enriching it.

Dr Kalam was inaugurating the first modern planetarium in Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh today. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Science and Technology Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya were also present on the occasion, an official release said.

He said this planetarium will help students understand secrets of astronomy. Referring to history of astronomy in India, he made a special mention of Aryabhatta, Bhaskaracharya and Varahamihira's contribution.

Referring to Pune-based laboratory 'Ayuka' of noted scientist Dr Jayant Narlikar, Dr Kalam said that he obtained a number of pieces of important information pertaining to astronomy from it.

He said setting up of the planetarium is a unique event in the history of astronomy in Madhya Pradesh. He urged youths to make science their life's mission. Crisis of water and power can be solved and challenge of waste management can be tackled through science. On the occasion, Dr Kalam administered pledge to schools students to promote science.

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Modern astronomy should be linked with ancient science: Kalam