Sambhaavnaa Institute and Udaan learning center are organizing an astronomy workshop on  21-22 November 2015 (1 nights & 2 days) for 12-16-year-olds. This beginner’s workshop aims to acquaint kids with basic concepts of astronomy, conducted in an audio-visual format along with practical telescope view of various planets, moon, sun, galaxy and nebulae.

The second day of the workshop includes a river trail for the participants, where kids will learning how to behave in the wild as well as in the group and importance of team spirit. The trail also includes learning about survival skills such as reading maps, compass and how make a fire.  The participants are to carry their own stationery to take notes throughout the workshop, a pair of binoculars (if they like) and any other personal items.

Resource Person:

The resource person, Prashant Rana,  is a travel documentary photographer and adventurer. Concept Off Course initiated by him is in the direction of encouraging Love & awareness for nature & knowledge about alternate careers in today’s generation by means of Camping, Photography, Astronomy workshops & related activities. Off Course conducts regular Astronomy/Photography/Survival workshops at their campsites in Chakrata (Uttarakhand) & Jaisalmer (Rajasthan). Along with these camping trips are organized as well.

Fees: The fees for the program is Rs.1,500 for three days, inclusive of the registration fees, food, dormitory lodging. Note: If accompanied by parent/guardian/teacher, they will be charged  Rs. 1000 two days which includes stay and food.

Last date to apply: November 8th, 2015

Schedule

Day 1

10:00 – Arrival in the morning, Tea + refreshments

 11:00- 1:00 Lecture – Introduction to astronomy, its role with the context of the development of civilization, Historical development in astronomy – India & World. (Documentary movie + Question/Answer round.)

1:00 – 2:00 Lunch + Local excursion to refresh the mind of kids and discuss the topic in a friendly discussion.

2:30 – 5:00 Documentary movie + question answer round

Night 1

Introduction to telescope – Development in the tool, Types, Settings & applicability.

Setting up telescope – focusing on Andromeda Galaxy, Orion Nebula & Moon.

Bonfire/ Music + Games/ Dinner

Day 2

10:00 – 11:00:  Breakfast served

11:00 – 3:00:  River Trail + Discussion about how to behave in wild as individual as well as the group goes through the trail. Finding a place to have lunch and share stories. Group activities for kids like how to make a fire, reading maps and compass etc.

 4:00 Reach the campus.