The Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre will be organising a three-day Summer School on Astronomy and Astrophysics for students studying in classes VII to IX.
The programme will be held during May 17 to 19, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the B. M. Birla Planetarium, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhimandapam Road, Guindy.
Topics such as fundamentals of celestial coordinate systems, solar system, studies on the Moon, birth and evolution of stars, galaxies, cosmology, telescopes in astronomy, etc., will be taught. The course also has practical sessions for observing stars, planets, deep sky objects and the Sun, using modern telescopes. Only 50 students will be admitted on first-come-first served basis.
For registration and further details, contact 2441 0025.
