Date:24th &25th July,2010
Venue:National College,Jayanagar,Bangalore
Time: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm on both days
Amateur Astronomy is a fascinating field and many of us have at some point in our lives had a fascination to learn about Outer-Space and The night sky . This enthusiasm and interest is very easily lost and is buried .People generally tend to lose interest because they don’t get the correct answers and solutions to questions like “WHAT DO I DO LEARN MORE ?” ”WHICH TELESCOPE SHOULD I USE?” “HOW DO I EXPLORE THE SKY AND SEE THE CELESTIAL OBJECTS?”. Well, The Bangalore Astronomical Society believes that these concerns needs proper redressal . To answer a beginners concerns ,channelize Astronomy buffs and enthusiasts and to experience the night sky in a whole new way, BAS is organizing an AMATEUR ASTRONOMY WORKSHOP on the 24th and 25th of July 2010. The workshop will be conducted by very experienced Amateur Astronomers ,Astro-Photography experts and Instrumentation specialists from the Organization. It will serve as an ideal platform for those who wish to Learn the art of navigating in the sky. The Workshop is open to all above the age of 15. Registrations for the Workshop have begun and they end on the 22nd of July 2010. The mode and details of Registration are as under:
What are the Topics being Covered?
Please view the pdf.file to know about the Topics being covered Click here to View
Who should attend this workshop?
Practically anyone can attend this. Not necessary you have astronomy as your subject. Even folks with commerce, arts or varying backgrounds are encouraged to share the spirit of amateur astronomy. But we are encouraging students and young alike to participate, since it can help hone their budding skills and passion towards the night sky, and be sparked if they were possibly even thinking of a career in astronomy.
What are the prerequisites for the workshop?
Ever wondered what amateur astronomy is all about? Ever had a hard time understanding some of the basic concepts? Ever felt what it feels like looking at the night sky? Paranoid of the jargon involved that advanced amateurs use? Pre-requisites to attend are just have the seething passion towards the night sky and astronomy.
What will I learn from the workshop?
The first day is aimed at elaborating on most of the concepts of the subject, starting from basic terms on Solar System, Galaxies and telescopes. Through multiple and group interaction, all queries one has should be addressed.
What is the Age Group being addressed in the workshop
Age group targeted for making best use of workshop is anywhere from high school (9th or 10th std) until someone who is working. Basically, one who considers himself _fit_ for astronomy is invited to join, and confident to grasp what an amateur is laying in his words for another amateur.
Where and when is this workshop?
The Amateur Astronomy Workshop is on the 24th and 25th of July 2010.
It will be held at the National College,Jayanagar
How do I register and Confirm my participation for this workshop?
REGISTRATION FOR THE WORKSHOP IS A 2 STEP PROCESS
STEP 1
Fill up the registration form on the website
STEP 2
Once you have filled the form you will have to make the payment for the registration fee.
The registation fee is as follows:
Studnets(non -BAS members)--> Rs.250.00
Students(BAS mambers)-->Rs200.00
Others(Non-BAS members)-->Rs.400.00
others(BAS mambers)-->Rs.300.00
You may make this payment in any othe following ways
1. Transfer the money via online tranfer to our ICICI bank account bearing account number 004701046124. Please send us an email to info@basorg.in after making your trasnfer.
2.Send us a DD/cheque for the specified amount to the address mentioned below
All cheques/DD must rech the address on or before 22nd July 2010.
What is the Registration fee?
The registation fee is as follows:
Studnets(non -BAS members)--> Rs.250.00
Students(BAS mambers)-->Rs200.00
Others(Non-BAS members)-->Rs.400.00
others(BAS members)-->Rs.300.00
How do I make the payment of the Registration fee?
You can make the payment of the fee in one of the folloing ways
1. Transfer the money via online tranfer to our ICICI bank account bearing account number. Please send us an email to info@basorg.in after making your trasnfer.
2.Send us a DD/cheque for the specified amount to the address mentioned below
All cheques/DD must reach the address on or before 23nd July 2010.
When is my Registration Confirmed?
Your Registration is Confirmed once we receive your payment.However if we have exceeded the seating capacity in the hall then ,even on receiving the payment your seat will be non-confirmed , in such a case we will refund your money and send you a specific email.
I have made the payment and registration a few days ago , but i have not received any email of Confirmation ?
Please send a query regarding the same to info@bas.org.in OR call Mr.vivek on 9916435530
My membership with BAS has expired a few months/weeks/days back ,can i renew and then avail member's benefits?
YES you can , but remember the last date to register for the workshop is 22nd July and there are limited entries.
MY QUERY DOES NOT APPEAR HERE
Please send it to info@bas.org.in
CONTACT INFORMATION
email: info@bas.org.in
Phone: Vivek:9916435530 Naveen N:9980505003