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The Programme ACS-02B
“Astronomy for Beginners”
To begin with, the students will be introduced to the fascinating world of Astronomy through Programme ACS-02B (Module 01): “Astronomy for Beginners”. It consists of various sessions, which will be conducted within, as well as outside the School (Visit to a dark site within, 100 Km from the city). The Programme ACS-02B consists of 16 sessions which will be covered in 09days in the period of 12 months.
The fee includes Club Tuition fees, Astro – Kit cost for each member student and other support material for the school / club; Entrance Fee; Equipment Rental like LCD Projector & Laptop Computer (for Night Observations camp); Lodging & Boarding, transport & Food (For Night Observations camp).
Following is the session details for Module -I
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Module ACS-02B "Astronomy For Beginners"
Program Details |
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| DAYS |
SS. No. |
SESSIONS |
SESSION DETAILS |
VENUE |
DURATION |
EQUIPMENT FROM SCHOOL |
| 1 |
1 |
Introduction |
Working of the Club, Display on Astronomy Board |
School |
30 Min |
Display Board |
| 1 |
2 |
Journey on the Beam of Light |
Size of the Universes, Types of the Celestial Objects,
Our Cosmic Address |
School |
1.5 Hr |
LCD Projector + PC, Auditorium
or Semi Dark AV Room |
| 2 |
3 |
SCAPS |
Space computer astronomy and Planetarium software workshop |
School / Computer Lab |
2 Hr |
LCD Projector + PC, Auditorium
or Semi Dark AV Room |
| 3 |
4 |
Directions |
Understanding the directions with new perspective, realise their limitations and conventions on and
outside the earth, understand the convention, finding geographical north and learn local coordinates |
School |
2 Hr |
Globe |
| 4 |
5 |
Local Celestial Coordinates |
A fun filled session on locating objects using basic astronomy techniques
and understanding coordinate system, use of latitude finder and its techniques |
School |
1 Hr |
NA |
| 4 |
6 |
Hands on Telescope |
Working of Telescope |
School |
1 Hr |
LCD Projector + PC, Auditorium
or Semi Dark AV Room |
| 4 |
7 |
Evening Observation through Telescopes |
Lunar Watch and watching the rays, marias, craters and other
detailed features of our moon( Luna) |
School |
1.5 Hr |
NA |
| 5 |
8 |
Time |
Time - The history and geography of the most important physical
quantity to us. Practical time calculation using Sundial |
School |
2 Hr |
Globe |
| 6 |
9 |
Seasons |
Tilt & Orbit of Earth- The detailed understanding of our
seasons and its causes |
School |
1.15 Hr |
Globe |
| 6 |
10 |
Earth and its Shield |
Understanding the Atmosphere of Earth, its reasons of existence,
composition and detailed impact on our live. |
School |
45 Min. |
NA |
| 7 |
11 |
Earth Sun Moon |
The Amazing Trio - Their geometry and games |
School |
2 Hr |
LCD Projector + PC, Auditorium
or Semi Dark AV Room |
| 8 |
12 |
Solar Safari |
Ride through the Solar System and amazing family of Sun |
School |
1 Hr |
LCD Projector + PC, Auditorium
or Semi Dark AV Room |
| 8 |
13 |
Solar System Walk |
Scaling Down the Solar System, Relative Sizes & Distance in
our Solar System. |
School Playground |
1 Hr |
NA |
| 9 |
14 |
Night Sky through maps and softwares |
Sky map reading-Understanding Planisphere and its usage, Multimedia
presentation on the motion of the stars and basic of night sky observation |
Dark Site |
1 Hr (Overnight) |
NA |
| 9 |
15 |
Real time Night Sky observation |
Orientation in the night sky, Experiencing and exploring the fascinating Night sky. Relating concepts
of Directions finding, latitude Through Pole Star, stellar motions, planets and constellations |
Dark Site |
1 Hr (Overnight) |
NA |
| 9 |
16 |
Observation through Telescope |
A visual treat of the amazing breathtaking objects in the sky
through 200mm reflector telescope |
Dark Site |
1 Hr (Overnight) |
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NOTE:
1. A portable writing board with a marker will be required for all the sessions to be conducted from the school itself.
2. In case the school cannot provide with the LCD then they can hire or we can hire for school.
3. The computer where ever to be used should have speakers, power point, quick time softwares and CD Drive.
4. Most of the sessions are governed by sky chart dates and are weather dependent. Necessary Precaution are taken to make the sessions successful however, weather may act as a spoilsport even at the eleventh hour. No refund will be paid in such a case.
5. Details requirement for the session SCAPS will be provided separately at the time of booking of session. |
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