3 April
The second day of the 100 Hours of Astronomy was not really satisfying for me as an event organiser in terms of public outreach.
Wednesday, 8 April 2009
Monday, 6 April 2009
100 Hours of Astronomy: Day I - Part 2
2 April
Oh, what a wonderful experience I had!
This was the first event for 100 Hours of Astronomy I organised for the public. (I did one before, but it was not open to the public.)
And it was brilliant.
The programme for this day was aimed at some students of a local school. The program was also open to some of their guardians. I persuaded those guardians for long before they finally allowed their children to come here.
Oh, what a wonderful experience I had!
This was the first event for 100 Hours of Astronomy I organised for the public. (I did one before, but it was not open to the public.)
And it was brilliant.
The programme for this day was aimed at some students of a local school. The program was also open to some of their guardians. I persuaded those guardians for long before they finally allowed their children to come here.
Saturday, 4 April 2009
Server Not Found (or How My ISP Almost Destroyed the 1OO HA)
This error message (and its variations like "The Page Cannot Be Displayed") irritates you and me, of course. But never before, I guess, this message has made me cry...well, almost.
That's what happened to me yesterday and the day before. Before I could submit my further plans for 3-5 April on the 100 Hours of Astronomy website, my truly great server went off. You may argue that reporting doesn't mean much (or anything at all) if I really celebrate the 100 Hours of Astronomy and reach out to everybody. And I'd agree with you, no doubt.
That's what happened to me yesterday and the day before. Before I could submit my further plans for 3-5 April on the 100 Hours of Astronomy website, my truly great server went off. You may argue that reporting doesn't mean much (or anything at all) if I really celebrate the 100 Hours of Astronomy and reach out to everybody. And I'd agree with you, no doubt.
Thursday, 2 April 2009
100 Hours of Astronomy: Day I - Part 1
What more can I say except that the very first hour of the 100 Hours of Astronomy was underwhelming for me?
I didn't really intend the first hour of 100 Hours of Astronomy to be like this. As you know, the 100 hours started from April 2. I wanted it to start with observing the sky through my telescopes. So I was there on my terrace with my two telescopes. The people I invited were there.
I scheduled an observation session from 00:01 to 01:01. But, alas, I was disappointed.
I was ready. I had everything ready. But something undesirable -- and also unchangeable -- happened. The weather in Kolkata proved a dampener for me. The sky was overcast! The red clouds created an impenetrable wall between the two of us -- the sky and yours truly. How much I loathe those red clouds!
But I was not completely disappointed. I did get a very faint and very brief view of Saturn. Just that, nothing else!
But astronomy isn't limited to observation. 100 Hours of Astronomy means the endless celebration of this branch of science, right? So who can possibly stop my celebration?
I will do more stuff today, involving even a greater number of people.
The celebration has begun. You better take part in it before it's too late.
[For more on this topic, click on the labels]
I didn't really intend the first hour of 100 Hours of Astronomy to be like this. As you know, the 100 hours started from April 2. I wanted it to start with observing the sky through my telescopes. So I was there on my terrace with my two telescopes. The people I invited were there.
I scheduled an observation session from 00:01 to 01:01. But, alas, I was disappointed.
I was ready. I had everything ready. But something undesirable -- and also unchangeable -- happened. The weather in Kolkata proved a dampener for me. The sky was overcast! The red clouds created an impenetrable wall between the two of us -- the sky and yours truly. How much I loathe those red clouds!
But I was not completely disappointed. I did get a very faint and very brief view of Saturn. Just that, nothing else!
But astronomy isn't limited to observation. 100 Hours of Astronomy means the endless celebration of this branch of science, right? So who can possibly stop my celebration?
I will do more stuff today, involving even a greater number of people.
The celebration has begun. You better take part in it before it's too late.
[For more on this topic, click on the labels]
100 Hours of Astronomy: The Beginning
Ah, it's begun. We have started celebrating!
As part of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009), astronomers worldwide have started celebrating 100 Hours of Astronomy.
Astronomers -- professional, amateur or otherwise -- and even astronomy-lovin' non-astronomers from almost every corner of the world are participating in this.
How proud I am to say that I started celebrating the 100 Hours of Astronomy before most people could. I have to thank the longitude of Kolkata for this.
I'll be organising various 100 Hours of Astronomy events here in Kolkata and around. I aim at reaching out to as many people as possible. I will be holding events at various locations, including schools. As a member of NASA's Saturn Observation Campaign, I will show films on the planet Saturn. It's also a great that Saturn can now be observed easily. And, of course, there's this telescopic event. I'll organise the events also a representative of Prof. Dhiranando Roy Study & Research Centre. I'll be holding events everyday there.
[Note: If you live in Kolkata and want to participate, please leave necessary details at the comments section of this page. Please provide your email.]
Coming up: DAY I - Part 1
As part of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009), astronomers worldwide have started celebrating 100 Hours of Astronomy.
Astronomers -- professional, amateur or otherwise -- and even astronomy-lovin' non-astronomers from almost every corner of the world are participating in this.
How proud I am to say that I started celebrating the 100 Hours of Astronomy before most people could. I have to thank the longitude of Kolkata for this.
I'll be organising various 100 Hours of Astronomy events here in Kolkata and around. I aim at reaching out to as many people as possible. I will be holding events at various locations, including schools. As a member of NASA's Saturn Observation Campaign, I will show films on the planet Saturn. It's also a great that Saturn can now be observed easily. And, of course, there's this telescopic event. I'll organise the events also a representative of Prof. Dhiranando Roy Study & Research Centre. I'll be holding events everyday there.
[Note: If you live in Kolkata and want to participate, please leave necessary details at the comments section of this page. Please provide your email.]
Coming up: DAY I - Part 1
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