26/07/2024
🌌 Nirmaan IIST Brings Space Science to Idinjar High School! 🌕
🚀 To commemorate the launch of Chandrayaan 3, Nirmaan, the social outreach club of IIST, conducted an engaging session at Idinjar High School on Space Science and Astronomy. The event aimed to inspire young minds and cultivate an interest in the wonders of the universe. 🌟🔭
🌠 Our session kicked off with an introduction to Astronomy, Space Science, and the vast Universe, catered by Nirmaan team members Bibhudatta Dalei, Parth Sarthi Mishra, and Zeel Gabani. They also demonstrated how to use the Stellarium app, allowing students to explore the night sky and learn about celestial objects interactively. 📱✨
🌓 High school students received an additional session focusing on the origin and geology of the Moon, led by Prof. Rajesh V J, Adarsh R, and Libiya V, where they shared intriguing insights about its formation and structure. 🪐 To spark further curiosity, we showcased two rock samples resembling the lunar surface, captivating the students' imaginations and igniting their passion for space exploration. 🌋🪨
📸 Credits: K Sahaj Rao