AMRITA ASTRO CLUB
Exploring the Wonders of the Universe
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Observation Challenge👇🌟
Observation Challenge👇🌟
In February, we launched a unique WhatsApp Observation Challenge, encouraging students to draw connections between space and the natural world around them. The challenge inspired many to see their surroundings through a cosmic lens.
About
About
The Amrita Astro Club is an initiative by Amrita Gurukulam. The motive of the club is to nourish the student's passion for astrophysics. The club invites several national and international experts to give lectures for the students. Students also take part in seminars which are held on a regular basis through Google Meet and Zoom platforms.
Previous Sessions👇
Previous Sessions👇
✨🌿✨ #8 SPARK Presentations on 12th January
20:30 Welcome
20:35 Topic 22 🔭✨The search for exoplanets and their potential habitability by Sainandana
20:50 Topic 24: 🌞 The formation and evolution of the solar system by Niranjana Gopal
20:50 Topic 30 🌀📡 The discovery and study of pulsars by Anusree.S
🌟📢 SPECIAL Presentation on 01st December
✈️✨Get inspired by Divyatej’s journey & Follow his adventures.🌍 Why did he desire to work for airlines so much? And how did he land his dream job at British Airways?🤔 Sit back and enjoy as he reveals the most critical question to question in job interviews💼.
How to follow through to your goal? And what really matters when it comes to building your successful career?🚀 Join the session on Sunday.
✨🌿✨ #7 SPARK Presentations on 22nd December
Topic 14 💥The Big Bang Theory and the origin of the universe by S.T. Darshiv
✨🌿✨ #6 SPARK Presentations on 17th November
The topic of the student: 🌍 Our Precious Earth by Akash
The topic of the student: 👽Existence of other celestial life in the universe by Sainandana
Topic 34: ⏳ The concept of time dilation in relativity by Gayatri L.
✨🌿✨ SPARK #5 on 27th October 2024
Topic 1: 🌒The Phases of the Moon by Pragathi
Topic 15: 🌌 The Kuiper Belt and its Objects by Bhavvya Nair
✨🌿✨ SPARK #4 on 6th October 2024
Topic 14: 💥The Big Bang Theory and the origin of the universe by S.T. Darshiv
✨🌿✨ SPARK #3 on 1st September 2024
Topic 2: The constellations visible in the night sky by Pragathi
Topic 3: The solar system and its planets by Niranjana V.R
The topic of the student: The basic of astrophysics and astrophotography by B. Devasarang
✨🌿✨ SPARK #2 on 18th August 2024
Topic 11: The role of astronomy in ancient cultures by Rukmini
Topic 26: The properties and classification of galaxies by Sainandana
✨🌿✨ SPARK #1 on 28th July 2024
Topic 5: Black holes and their properties by Gayatri.L
Topic 21: The life cycle of stars by Anusree S.
✨🌿✨ 🚀. SPARK Sessions ONLINE with Jayanthy Mam: Do you want to give a presentation at one of the future SPARK sessions?🚀🌿✨
Please click on the Google Form now 👇🏼 to choose the topic or suggest your own 📋💡
Previous GUEST Speaker Sessions👇
Previous GUEST Speaker Sessions👇
UNRAVELLING THE INTRICACIES OF THE UNIVERSE WITH VISHNU VASUDEV, RESEARCH FELLOW AND YOUTUB'ER
on 11th August 2024
Reach for The Stars with Dr Avin Vijay
Reach for The Stars with Dr Avin Vijay
9th June 2024
9th June 2024
Series of lectures: Atmospheric Phenomena on Earth and Other Planets with Zlatomir and Ivan- April 2024
Series of lectures: Atmospheric Phenomena on Earth and Other Planets with Zlatomir and Ivan- April 2024
Clouds, lightning and rainbow on Earth
Clouds, lightning and rainbow on Earth
On 13th April 2024, Zlatomir, PhD in Earth Observation from space, and Ivan, Phd in Chemistry offered an online session on the different types of clouds, their structure and how they were involved in forming storms, as well as information about two interesting atmospheric phenomena - lightning / thunder, and rainbows, including fogbows, monocrhome rainbows and many more.
Special atmospheric phenomena with comparison on other planets
Special atmospheric phenomena with comparison on other planets
On 21st April 2024, Zlatomir, PhD in Earth Observation from space offered and insight about special atmospheric phenomena that we can see on Earth, like ball lightning, red sprites, blue jet, earthquake lights and more. Parallel was made as well with some similar phenomena on other planets in our Solar system.
Northern lights on Earth and other planets
Northern lights on Earth and other planets
On 27th April, Ivan, PhD in Chemistry held a special live 45 min session on northern lights - on Earth and other planets in our solar system. Why they happen, what causes them and how sometimes one could observe them at places they are not usually seen. He also shared his personal story about sightseeing this incredible phenomenon and some tips on how they could be observed.
Events Conducted Further Before
Exploring the hidden dimensions of the Universe | Lecture by Swami Gurunand Jnana Thapaswi | On: | Get recorded session on YouTube
Talk by Dr. Harsha Blumer, Astrophysicist, Canada | On: 18th April, 2023 | Get recorded session on YouTube
Comets | Lecture by Kiran Mohan | On: 26th February, 2023 | Get recorded session on YouTube
Exoplanets | Lecture by Dr. Anand Narayanan | On: 5th February, 2023 | Get recorded session on YouTube
In October and November 2023 - Astro Club members participated in the Space Art Contest:
In October and November 2023 - Astro Club members participated in the Space Art Contest:
FIELD TRIP TO ISRO
Amrita Astro Club's first offline gathering
The first offline gathering of the Astro Club took place on 17th, 18th and 19th of April, 2023, hosted by Amrita Vidyalayam, Kaimanam, Thiruvananthapuram. 80 students from Amrita Vidyalayams and other schools across Kerala along with 24 teachers attended the 3-Day Residential Camp. Organized by the school and the club, the camp was filled with interesting lectures, exciting trips to the Kerala State Science and Technology Museum, the Priyadarshini Planetarium and the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Various scientists working at ISRO/VSSC, IIST and various space mission centres gave interesting and valuable talks about various projects related to space and exploration of the Universe. One of the highlights was watching the night sky through a telescope at the Planetarium.
Agenda
17th April, 2023
Lectures by:
Smt. Jaya G Nair, Former Division Head and Engineer, VSSC, ISRO
Dr. Suresh Babu, Scientist at VSSC
Shri Abhiram PJ, Scientist and Engineer, ISRO
Dr. Anand Narayanan, IIST Thiruvananthapuram
Ice-Breaking, Games and Exploration by Shri Julius, Amrita Gurukulam
18th April, 2023
Lecture by Dr. Harsha Blumer, Astrophysicist, Canada
Visit to Kerala State Science & Technology Museum
Priyadarshini Sky Theater
Constellations and Zodiac Signs Lecture by Sudhakaran Sir at Planetarium
Musical Fountain
Watching Night Sky at Planetarium
19th April, 2023
Field Trip to VSSC, ISRO
Closing Ceremony
Vision
"To develop passion among students to become astronomers
by fostering scientific education about space and technology"
Mission
"To provide a platform to enhance and share youngsters' scientific understanding of the universe as a diverse and inclusive astronomical student community."
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