Jul 27, 2010
TELESCOPES: Eyes to the Skies
In Lamakaan on Sunday 1st August at 11 Am we have a short lecture followed by a hands on demonstration on telescopes and telescope making.
Telescopes are the basic tool used by astronomers to study the minuscule light from the stars – which have led to a revolution in our understanding of the universe. With the help of telescope kits, participants will be made to understand in a simple manner the construction and working of telescopes.
Audience: Children above 10 years and adults with child like curiosity.
Speaker: Dr. Priya Hasan
About the Speaker: Dr. Priya Hasan has obtained her integrated masters from the Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia. She has obtained her Doctoral degree in Astrophysics from Osmania University, Hyderabad. Priya is an Observational Astronomer, her area of research is Star formation, Dynamical Evolution of Star Clusters and Galaxy Morphology. She has traveled widely in Europe and the US on academic assignments. She is an eloquent speaker and takes great interests in popularizing astronomy.
Entry is Free for this event.
