Mysuru: The Cosmology Education and Research Training Centre (COSMOS) of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), in collaboration with University of Mysore (UoM), celebrated the first National Space Day at Vijnana Bhavan, Manasagangothri. The maiden National Space Day commemorates the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon on Aug. 23, 2023. Jayasimha, Project Director at…
Jupiter Watch by COSMOS at Vijnana Bhavan held
March 10, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Cosmology Education and Research Training Centre (COSMOS), Mysuru, in association with Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) and University of Mysore (UoM), had organised a Jupiter and Sky Watch Event as part of National Science Day (Feb. 28) celebration on Monday (Mar. 4) at Vijnana Bhavan in Manasagangothri. Renowned Amateur Astronomers Dr. S.N. Prasad…
Planetarium taking shape in Mysuru
November 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant stride towards scientific innovation and advancement, the construction of a state-of-the-art planetarium as part of the Cosmology Education and Research Training Centre (COSMOS) in Mysuru is making remarkable progress. The cutting-edge facility — a Digistar 7 planetarium — is being constructed on a three-acre land owned by the University of Mysore…
Logical analysis can prevent myths associated with space
May 31, 2023COSMOS organises ‘Sky Watch’ for children to clear misconceptions about solar and planetary systems Mysore/Mysuru: Natural phenomena like solar eclipses, lunar eclipses and full moons have caused fear, inspired curiosity and have been associated with myths, legends and superstitions throughout history. Even today, an eclipse of the Sun is considered a bad omen in many…
COSMOS educates students on basics of astronomy
May 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Cosmology Education and Research Training Centre (COSMOS), Mysuru, recently conducted an event at the Karnataka Police Academy Summer Camp, Nazarbad, for 1st to 10th grade students to educate them about the basics of astronomy. The event was attended by 60 students who are the children of serving Police officials. N. Amoghavarsha, Project Associate,…
COSMOS Mysuru celebrates Zero Shadow Day
April 24, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Cosmology Education and Research Training Centre (COSMOS), Mysuru and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), celebrated “Zero Shadow Day” on Apr. 22 at Shishu Loka, Kuvempunagar in association with Putani Parapancha Summer Camp. N. Amoghavarsha, Project Associate of COSMOS, delivered a lecture on the science behind Zero Shadow Day. Later, hands-on experiments and…
COSMOS to conduct Quiz for High School students
February 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Outreach Team of Cosmology Education and Research Training Centre (COSMOS), Mysuru, will be conducting a quiz competition for High School students as part of the activities of National Science Day – 2023. Quiz will be held at Suruchi Rangamane in Kuvempunagar on Feb. 23 at 9.45 am. COSMOS, Mysuru, is the upcoming advanced…
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