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Monday, November 23, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Leonids Meteor Shower 2009
Credit and Copyright: Chris L. Peterson.Taken from www.cloudbait.com/science/leonid2008
This meteor shower has been named as "Leonids Meteor Shower" because it appears to stream from the constellation LEO (Shiha) in the sky. The shower starts from that point where the Siha Rashi/Constellation LEO is situated and streaching of tail can be seen in large part of eastern sky.The earth, right now, is passing through the stream of debris of the comet which is known scientifically as comet 55P/ Tempel Tuttle.This comet was passed through this site nearly 500 years ago in 1466. So the world is waiting to see the truely historical event in every aspect. The peak (numbers of meteors per hour) is espected on 17th November,2009. The day (night!) is the next day of full moon hence we will not have any problem due to the moon light to see the shower.
The peak is expected during 00:00 am to 02:00 am approximatelty.The constellation will rise in India nearly 2:00 am. You can see upto 500 meteors per hour. Find the darkest place.Take chair or lay down on carpet and enjoy the shower from the heaven!!
Accept scientific approch during your observation.
1) Note down the numbers of meteor you see in hour of at a regular duration of time.
2) Note down the characteristics like the brightness( average,normal,highest), the length of the tail you see(small,big,average)
3) Find the Latitude-Longitute of the place from where you are observing or the approximate location. ( at the terrace, near your house,in nearby garden; don't forget to write the address)
4) Or anything you see..
5) Make Sketch, Take pictures , record on movie camera...
For the scientific use the record of Time, Add. of place and date is necessary.
Submite your data to AAAS via mail (aaasteam@gmail.com) or IMO(Intenrational Meteor Organization)(http://www.imo.net/)
For other information mail us. or checkout the following sites
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonids
- science.nasa.gov
Credit: leonid.arc.nasa.gov (taken from this site)
You can see that Asia,and India as well, is very favourable during its peak time.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
World Science Day- 10th November 2009 Celebration:
To spread the knowledge of Astronomy, AAAS had delivered a seminar on General Astronomy Guide on 10th November as an occasion of World Science Day at Udhyog Bharti School, Pandesara, Surat.
The strength of students were around 250 from 7th to 12th standards. The principal of the school Mrs. Pannaben Desai gave warm welcome to us. One of the member of AAAS, Nikunj Rawal delivered this speech.
The secretary of Satyashodhak Sabha, Surat, Mr.Sidhharth Degami was also with us to explain wrong superstitions running in society and to remove it by knowing Science by performing many experiments himself.
Udhyog Bharti School, Pandesara, Surat
More than 200 students participated
Mrs.Pannaben Desai, Principal of School
Nikunj Rawal explaining about Astronomy
Mr.Sidhharth Degami, Satya Shodhak Sabha, Surat
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Nikunj Rawal with Dr.A P J Abdul Kalaam at IIM, Ahmedabad on 12th October 2009 on "Science On Wheel Conference"
One of the AAAS Member Mr. Nikunj Rawal met our honourable former presedent, Dr.A P J Abdul Kalaam at IIM, Ahmedabad on 12th October 2009 on "Science On Wheel Conference".
See above photo- Talking about AAAS Association and his Activities
Monday, October 5, 2009
AAAS Affiliates to AWB:
AAAS has affiliated with Astronomers Without Borders- AWB. Please click on below link to go to AWB Site:
http://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/index.php/component/comprofiler/userprofile/AAAS.html
http://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/index.php/component/comprofiler/userprofile/AAAS.html
Global Warming- Save Earth Save Environment
AAAS has made their own advertisement on Global Warming.
AAAS Captured Sun Images on 28/09/2009:
Beautiful Evening Sun captured by AAAS Team with Nikon S52; D=150mm*1050mm using 16 mm Eyepiece (With Solar Filter)
Evening Sun behind a Tree captured by AAAS Team with Nikon S52; D=150mm*1050mm using 25 mm Eyepiece (Without Solar Filter)
Sun behind Tree captured by AAAS Team with Nikon S52; D=150mm*1050mm using 25 mm Eyepiece (Without Solar Filter)
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Atmospheric Scene captured by AAAS:
We have captured the atmospheric reflected rays coming out from clouds.
Our photo has been submitted to SpaceWeather.com site.
Please click on below link to see the photo:
Friday, September 4, 2009
AstroPhotography by AAAS Team:
12th Moon
Plato Crater on Moon
12th Moon
Jupiter-Moon Conjuction on 2nd September 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
Asrtronomical Meet at Polland, Europe
One of our AAAS Member Mr. Charitarth Vyas is going to attend Astronomy Conference and will be presenting a theme on "Ancient Indian Astronomy" at Polland, Europe between 5-14 September 2009.
Bravo for AAAS!
Bravo for AAAS!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Jupiter at Opposition:
Jupiter and its three Moons, namely, Io, Europa and Callisto as photographed by AAAS Team on 21st August through their 6" Inch Konus Newtonian Reflecting Telescope.
Jupiter and its three Moon, Io, Europa and Callisto (Gynemede was hidden) through 6" Inch Konus Newtonian Reflecting Telescope.
The craters of Earth's Moon through 6" Inch through 6" Inch Konus Newtonian Reflecting Telescope.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Jupiter's Moon's Eclipse:
On August 16th, Philippine Astrophotographer Christopher Go used a modern 11-inch Celestron telescope to photograph Jupiter's moon's Io casting its shadow on Ganymede.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Jupiter Without Moons:
On 2-3 September 2009, Jupiter will have no moon appearance as seen from Earth.
The planet Jupiter can usually be seen with all or some of its four largest moons in binoculars and small telescopes.
It is very rare for it to be seen otherwise.
But late on this night in most of the Western Hemisphere, the planet will be visible with no moons for nearly two hours.
The planet Jupiter can usually be seen with all or some of its four largest moons in binoculars and small telescopes.It is very rare for it to be seen otherwise.
But late on this night in most of the Western Hemisphere, the planet will be visible with no moons for nearly two hours.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Perseids Meteor Shower August 2009:
Perseid Meteor Shower (Ulka-Varsha) on 12-13 August 2009 in North East after Midnight in the constellation Perseus.
You can see more than 60 meteors per hour.
You can see more than 60 meteors per hour.
Saturn Without Rings on 10th August 2009:
Saturn Without Rings (NASA)Because the angle of Saturn's Rings and Viewing from Earth are same, we cannot see its rings for few months.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on 6th August 2009:
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse occurred on 6th August 2009 at 04:34 am to 07:44 am IST.
Visible in all over India.
Visible in all over India.
Moon-Antares Occultation on 31st July 2009:
Moon and Antares(Jayestha) Star Occultation observed on 31st July 2009 at 20:56 pm.
International Space Station (ISS):
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Annular Solar Eclipse on 15th January 2010:
Next plan for Annular Solar Eclipse (Khandgras Surya Grahan) on 15th January 2010 in Tamilnadu, South India.
* Greatest Eclipse of 11 minute 07 second in Arabi Sea
* Following are the places which are preferable to watch ASE-2010:
*****Timings of Eclipse in India*****
1). Palayankottai, Tamilnadu:
Umbral Duration: 09 min 05 sec
1st Contact- 11:08 pm; 2nd Contact- 13:12 pm; 3rd Contact- 13:21 pm; 4th Contact- 15:06 pm
Magnitude: 0.918
2). Nagercoli, Tamilnadu:
Umbral Duration: 09 min 51 sec
1st Contact- 11:05 pm; 2nd Contact- 13:10 pm; 3rd Contact- 13:20 pm; 4th Contact- 15:05 pm
Magnitude: 0.918
3). Tuticorin, Tamilnadu:
Umbral Duration: 09 min 44 sec
1st Contact- 11:19 pm; 2nd Contact- 13:13 pm; 3rd Contact- 13:23 pm; 4th Contact- 15:07 pm
Magnitude: 0.918
4). Tiruchechendur, Tamilnadu: (Best Place to See)
Umbral Duration:10 min 09 sec
1st Contact- 11:18 pm; 2nd Contact- 13:12 pm; 3rd Contact- 13:22 pm; 4th Contact- 15:07 pm
Magnitude: 0.918
Maximum Eclipse: 13:17 pm
5). Surat, Gujarat (Partial Solar Eclipse):
Start of Partial: 11:22 pm
Maximum: 13:20 pm
End of Partial: 15:04 pm
6). Ahmedabad, Gujarat (Partial Solar Eclipse):
Start of Partial: 11:27 pm
Maximum: 13:21 pm
End of Partial: 15:03 pm
7). Bhuj/Kutchh, Gujarat (Partial Solar Eclipse):
Start of Partial: 11:20 pm
Maximum: 13:13 pm
End of Partial: 14:55 pm
* Any suggestions and commets are accepted delightly on this tour.
* Ready to be Annular.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
" Live Workshop on Total Solar Eclipse 22 July 2009"
Total Solar Eclipse 22 July 2009
Four Founder members of AAASon Inauguration on 21st July 2009
View of Totality/Darkness between 06:21 to 06:24 am on 22nd July 2009 TSE
AAAS Team with Eminent Scientists of ISRO and PRL
Dear All,
AAAS has organised a special event on "International Live Workshop on Total Solar Eclipse 2009" on 21-22 July 2009 collaboratively with Aatmiya Vidyamandir School at Surat.
Eminent scientists ,from
Regards,
AAAS, Surat
AAAS- Spread Out in Global World Team
Resource Persons:
1). Nikunj Rawal: +91 96625 45378 / astro_rawal@yahoo.co.in
2). Charitarth Vyas: +91 9725519620 / charitarth_vyas@gmail.com
3). Jagdish Thadani: +91 9724344877 / jagdishthadani@hotmail.com
4). Fenil Patadiya: +91 9909156133 / fenil_patadiya@yahoo.com
Ahmedabad:
5). Dhananjay Rawal: +91 9898121289/ ankurhobby@yahoo.com
Nadiad/Anand:
6). Brijmohan Thakore: +91 9427389099 / brijmohanthakore@rediffmail.com
Kutchh/Bhuj:
7). Narendra Gor: +91 9428220472 / narendragor@gmail.com
Eminent Scientist who delievered Speeches::
Dr. Narendra Bhandari- ISRO; Dr. Rajmal Jain- PRL; Dr. J.R. Trivedi- PRL; Dr. Hari Om Vats- PRL; Dr. Brijmohan Thakore, S P University, Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Anand ; Shri Sanjeev Sharma; Shri Narendra Gor, Kutchh; Shri Dhananjay Raval, Ankur Hobby Centre, Ahmedabad
Eclipse Timing, Surat:
Lattitude and Longitude: 21.2807 North 73.0014 East
Sunrise: 06:08 am
Start of Penumbral Phase: 05:31:02 am
Start of Umbral Phase: 06:21:19 am
Maximum Umbral Phase: 06:22:56 am
End of Umbral Phase: 06:24:34 am
End of Penumbral Phase: 07:19:58 am
Totalily Duration: 03 minutes 15 second
Measurements Done:
1). Temperature Measurement: Temperature changed by 2-4 degree centigrade i.e from 28.2 C to 26 C.
2). Light Intensity Measurement: 13000 Lux to 450 Lux
3). Animal-Birds Behaviour: All the animals and birds get nervous, confused and disturbed during TSE. Birds started making noise and coming to their nest/slept down/divided themselves for resting etc.
4). Shadow Band: Could not be observed due to Clouds
Click below link to see the confirmed and registered applications:: http://www.specialastronomy.blogspot.com
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