Sky is the limit for theirobservation, curiosity
Lucknow, Nov. 28 -- Solar and night sky observation activities are kindling the curiosity and sharpening the scientific temper of participants at the ongoing 19th National Jamboree of Bharat Scouts and Guides here.
The Indira Gandhi Planetarium, Lucknow, is organising the twin activities in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Amateur Astronomers Club. Two solar telescopes and solar viewing glasses have been installed at the jamboree venue, enabling nearly 35,000 scouts and guides from across the country to safely observe the Sun.
According to experts, students are showing great interest in observing solar prominences, sunspots, and other dynamic solar activities. The sessions are being conducted by club members Sankalp Mohan and Anurag Awasthi.
For night sky observation, large telescopes installed by the planetarium are allowing participants to observe the Moon, Saturn rings, the Great Red Spot of Jupiter, and the phases of Venus.
Uttar Pradesh Amateur Astronomers Club members Anurag Singh, Kavya, Vanshika, Aradhana, Rahil, Garima, Komal, Aditya Kashyap, Deepshikha, and Akshat Pal are assisting in the programme..
All programmes are being conducted under the guidance of Dr Sumit Kumar Srivastava....
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