Astronomy

Young innovators take a step ahead by exposing the mysteries hidden

behind the skies by providing real-time experience with telescopes, and

various observational techniques.

Workshops
MODULE 1
MODULE 2
MODULE 3

WORKSHOPS

Participate in our workshops to experience the natural and simple experiments built with the heavenly bodies around us. All you require is a splendid passion and basic mathematics and physics to blend with nature.

To address the importance of astronomy with the Celestial phenomena. We have divided the workshops into three periods: Day, evening and night. You can choose as per your interest of indulgence.

Eligibility Criteria to participate in our workshops: An astronomy enthusiast.

Interested educational institutions or organizations can also enroll for the workshops.

Interested to have it customized as per your requirements? We shall have it for you !

Do drop us a enquiry mail at [email protected]

DAY TIME WORKSHOPS

1. Measuring scales of astronomy

Description : - In this workshop, participants will be introduced to different activities based on Sun like, finding true north, solar time, making a sundial, Safe methods to view the sun, Sunspots etc.

Duration - 4 hours.

Learning Outcome :- – Cardinal directions, apparent motion of sun, Size and shape of the sun Measuring time using the position of sun, Calculating the size and shape of sun, waysto say safe from observing the sun.

2. Solar system

Description :- - Origin and evolution of Solar system, classification on inner and outer planets, layers of solar System, Oort cloud and beyond.

Duration - 4 hours.

Learning Outcome :- Outcome– To understand the characteristics of the heavenly bodies present in our solar system, distance and their sizes.

3. Journey of a comet

Description : - Comets and its origin, path of the comets and types of comets.

Duration - 4 hours.

Learning Outcome - Participants will learn about the path of the comets and different types of comets.

4. Constellations in the night sky

Description :- Origin of Constellations, mythological stories and its significance, Observing the constellations through the black box with a 3D constellation kit.

Duration - 4 hours.

Learning Outcome - – Understand the position and importance of the stars and their patterns in the night sky.

5. Formation of Moon

Description - - Moon and its Formation, Understanding the Surface features and Craters on Moon surface, Formation of phases of moon.

Duration - 4 hours.

Learning Outcome :- Participants will understand about the origin of moon, surface features and phases of moon.

Observational Workshops

1 . Characteristics of Our Moon

Description - Moon and its surface features, Tidal lock and Synchronous rotation. Moonmapping: Observing the surface of Moon through Telescope and plotting its surface.

Duration - 4 hours.

Time period :- Can be conducted in the evening only between 6 pm – 9 pm

Learning Outcome - Participants will learn about the surface features and get an opportunity to view the same through the telescope. Also understand the importance of moon with respect to earth.

OVERNIGHT SKY WORKSHOPS

1. Explore the universe

Description :- Understanding the stars and their patterns-Constellations, rising and setting time of stars/Constellations using star Chart. Discussion on movement of planets around the sun and the phenomena caused by them. Observing the planets through telescope.

Duration - Overnight (6 hours)

Learning Outcome- Identify the constellations, Observe the objects like Stars, planets and deep sky objects.

Make it and take it ! - Telescope Making Workshop

Description :- In this workshop participants will be introduced to Optics (basics) and principles of telescope. Making a telescope 4.5inch reflector telescope

Duration - - 15 hours

Learning Outcome - Basic Optical principles, types of telescope mounts, observational techniques

Aim - The primary aim of the course is to understand the importance of astronomy in nature and different phenomena exhibited by the objects like sun, earth and moon. The course aims at inculcating a qualitative interest and attempts to satisfy the curiosity of the young minds.

Duration - Course comprises 22 sessions (60mins each) of both theoretical as well as activity based sessions along with evening sky watch.

Courses Description

Ancient Astronomy - Introduction to the ancient methodologies used in astronomy and its importance, evolution of astronomy

Sun – Life cycle of sun, physical structure, Measuring the size and shape of sun
Earth – Physical characteristics, Tilt and its orbit, Importance of its position in the solar system.
Moon – Understand the origin and formation of moon, Importance of earth Moon and sun system, importance of the effect of moon on earth.
Observe the surface of the moon through the telescope

Course Benefits - This module of Astronomy, gives the learner an idea about the basic concepts and theories involved in astronomy. Necessary kits and posters provided, help them ignite their knowledge about stars, galaxies and universe.

Aim - This module aims at introducing the characteristics of our neighborhood in the universe. It provides a basic understanding on the origin, formation and evolution of Solar system, Planets and the Milky way galaxy.

Duration - Course comprises of 22 sessions (60 mins each) of both theoretical as well as activity based sessions along with evening moon observation and overnight sky watch.

Courses Description

Solar system and Sun : Origin, formation and evolution, Orbits and their inclinations, astronomical distances, Significance of Kepler laws and its application.

Objects in Solar system : Planets and their classifications, Physical characteristics, Surface features, Asteroids, Possibility of life within solar system, Calculations on Age and weight
Our Galaxy-Milky Way : Structure and its classification, types of Galaxies, Multiwavelength view of Milky Way.

Course Benefits - Participants will be provided with many info graphic posters and a Solar Activity Kit. Participants also have an opportunity to observe the Moon and its features in detail, few naked eye planets and nebula through the telescope.

Aim - The course is designed to create awareness among the students about the Observational astronomy. It is a combination of advanced concepts in physics and their application in astronomy. It acts as a stepping stone for the astronomy enthusiasts to choose it as a career.

Duration - Course comprises of 22 sessions (60 mins each) of both theoretical as well as activity based sessions along with evening moon observation and overnight sky watch session.

Course Description :-

Properties of Stars : Electromagnetic spectrum, Spectrum and its types, different stellar Properties.
Life Cycle of stars : Evolution of stars based on their mass, HR diagram, Stellar clusters.

Optics and telescope : Principles in optics, History of telescopes, Types of telescopes, different types of mounts Making a telescope and its mount.

Course Benefits - Hands on making a 4.5inch (F8, D=114mm/900mm) Newtonian reflector along with the Dobsonian mount, A messier poster.

An educational overnight sky observation where the participants will be given a first -hand exposure to the methods of identifying and observing the celestial objects like planets , stars ,Nebula and few deep sky objects. stepping stone to become a professional astronomer which would help them further to take up few national level competitions