SPACE periodically organizes observations during special celestial events at schools and at public places to provide a great viewing opportunity for students and the Indian community as part of a public outreach program. Such events include conjunctions when celestial objects appear close to each other. The final solar eclipse of the year 2019 which will be visible as a "Ring of Fire” on December 26th, 2019. The Eclipse will be visible from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, India, Sumatra, Borneo, Guam, and the Philippines. During this time span, the sky watchers in other parts of Asia, Australia, and Africa will be able to see a partial eclipse.

ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE ON 26TH DECEMBER 2019.

It’s a celestial observation and a celebration of the Annular Solar Eclipse.

During this solar eclipse, the moon will cross directly in front of the sun. However, because the eclipse occurs just a few days after the moon reaches apogee — its farthest distance from Earth — its apparent size in the sky will be smaller than the sun. This means that it won't block the sun entirely, but it will instead turn the sun into a blazing "Ring of Fire" from Earth's perspective.

The first location to see the annular eclipse is 137 miles (220 km) northeast of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Guam will be the last place on Earth to see the eclipse. The island will see the annular eclipse last for more than 3 minutes, and the sun will set before the partial phase of the eclipse has ended.

To safely observe the sun or watch an eclipse, you need special protective eye wear or eclipse goggles. Basic sunglasses, even those with UV protection, will not be sufficient to protect your eyes. If you're planning to document the eclipse with any photo equipment, there are special solar filters you can add to make sure the remaining ring of sunlight doesn't take a toll on your vision.

The another safest way to observe an eclipse is indirectly, using of a pinhole camera which can be made easily at home. If you must document one of these events, with a simple, wide-angle snap will capture the moment, even if you're using your smartphone camera.

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In India, the Eclipse will start at 08:03 AM and will end at 12:02 PM, which will vary according to the location.

To know the time and the longitude and the latitude of the different location for the solar eclipse

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HOW TO CONDUCT AN ACTIVITY?

Various organizations, scientific groups, and Astronomy enthusiasts can join in this Eclipse celebration. The aim of the event is to eradicate the age-old myth with the help of fun-filled activities. Each of the institutions is requested to register before-hand to get included in the celebration. Kindly find the complete details of the event.

REGISTRATION

Register the events here: CLICK HERE

Registration will start from November 25, 2019, and the Last date for registration of event: December 15, 2019
SOCIAL MEDIA

During conduction, Organizers should post pics on their Facebook Timeline by tagging @SPACEIndiaEdu, #ASE2019, and #TheEclipseFestivalOfIndia.
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

1. Art of the Eclipse- A painting competition where the students will draw images related to the solar Eclipse and other astronomical events.

2. Food distribution among the participants- Sweets, snacks and other refreshment items will be distributed among the participants during the time of the Eclipse to spread awareness regarding “Food myth” related to the solar Eclipse.

3. Fancy Dress Competition- It is said that “Fashion is the instant language.” To convey the scientific message related to the Eclipse, there will be a fashion show by children where the participants will be dressed like the Celestial bodies. This will encourage the students to know more and more about the sky and Celestial events.

4. Music Band or Rap performance- Since music is considered an age-old medium to spread awareness among the mass. To spread scientific awareness about Eclipse, there will be a music competition where the students will convey the scientific facts regarding the Eclipse and other celestial events.

5. Solar Eclipse observation- Nothing can be more exciting for anyone than witnessing the Eclipse itself. To make this happen, SPACE India has decided to include Eclipse observation program which will be conducted in three steps:

  • Eclipse observation with the help of Telescope

  • An informative presentation related to the solar Eclipse

  • Capturing the celestial event with the help of a DSLR camera
TRAINING

SPACE will provide with online training video and soft copy of the training documents for your institution so that you can conduct the observation at your location, with all the safe methods.
MATERIAL

Organizers can purchase the required material at a discount of 15% off like on Solar View Goggles, Filters, and Telescopes, etc from SPACE.
REPORT

After conduction prepare a brief with following points & mail us at

outreach@space-india.com

  • Name of the Organiser:

  • Contact details of Organiser (Email Id & Mobile number):

  • Name and Location of Venue:

  • Name & Designation of Chief Guest (If invited):

  • Name, contact numbers and email ids of Participants:

  • Select 10 best photographs of Conduction & Eclipse (10-10 each) with the caption

Download the scientific document from the given link below and report us your observation.

Registration link:-

Training link:-

To submit your observation –

For any other information or query, write to us at outreach@space-india.com

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