12/05/2026
A One Day Astronomy Outreach Programme in connection with the 44th Meet of the Astronomical Society of India (ASI) was successfully organised today at the Arunachal Pradesh Science Centre, IG Park, Itanagar, jointly by Arunachal Pradesh Science Centre, a unit of Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science and Technology (APSCS&T), and the Department of Physics & RATC, Rajiv Gandhi University, in collaboration with the Public Outreach and Education Committee of the Astronomical Society of India.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 46 students of Classes XI and XII from Good Shepherd School along with their es**rt teachers. The outreach initiative aimed at promoting scientific temperament and enhancing student's interest in astronomy and fundamental scientific concepts through interactive demonstrations and activities.
Education Officer, AP Science Centre, Ms. Peri Gem addressed the gathering and welcomed the guests, participants and students. She highlighted the importance of scientific outreach programmes in nurturing curiosity and encouraging young minds to explore the wonders of science and astronomy.
The programme featured a series of demonstration-cum-activity sessions on concepts such as surface tension, atmospheric pressure, Bernoulli’s principle, and static equilibrium with cosmic analogs. The activities were conducted under the guidance of resource person Dr. Shanjit Heisnam, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Rajiv Gandhi University.
Following each demonstration, students were invited onto the stage to perform the activities themselves as part of a hands-on learning experience. Interactive question and answer round was also conducted after every activity, encouraging active participation and scientific discussion among the students.
The programme further included a session on recognition of celestial objects during night sky observations at the Space Education Centre (Planetarium), providing students with an engaging introduction to observational astronomy and space science.
The event concluded with distribution of certificates to the participants.
CMO Arunachal Department of Science and Technology, Government of India National Innovation Foundation - India Ministry of Culture, Government of India Vigyan Prasar Innovation Hub Itanagar AP SC National Council of Science Museums-NCSM Peri Gem Chau Dhanya Mungyak