Lets end/start year with Lunar Eclipse

PARTIAL LUNAR ECLIPSE on 31st Dec.


Fast facts: For Ahmedabad

Date: 31th Dec,2009
Eclipse type: Partial
Penumbral Mag. : 1.056
Umbral Mag. : 0.076
Pen. eclipse begines: 22:47
Par. eclipse begines: 00:23
Mid. eclipse: 00:53
Partial eclipse ends: 1:23
Pen. eclipse ends: 2:58

For complete info. consult this site:
http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/JLEX/JLEX-AS.html

Do You Know ? NEUTRINO

Word  "Neutrino" comes from Italian word; It means 
"Little Neutral One".It is one the fundamental particles
used in the construction of the universe.It consists the mass which is 10,000 times less than the mass of the electron. They are electrically neutral, and do not interact with the ordinary matter and hence very difficult to detect. There are many sources of neutrino but major part of it which falls on the earth comes from the Sun. There are nearly 50 trillion solar neutrino passes through human body per second.

Concern for more interesting details :


1) http://www.ps.uci.edu/~superk/neutrino.html 
2) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutrino

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.

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

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

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/

Global Warming- Save Earth Save Environment

AAAS has made their own advertisement on Global Warming.

Please click below link to watch the advertisement:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM2MUdeRWwE

Send your suggestions on aaas.team@gmail.com

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)

http://spaceweather.com/submissions/large_image_popup.php?image_name=Nikunj-Rawal-DSCN0551_1254736040.jpg

http://picasaweb.google.com/nickastrorawal/NikunjRawalSAstrophotography#

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:

http://spaceweather.com/submissions/large_image_popup.php?image_name=Nikunj-Rawal-Sun-Light-Refracted_1252475682.jpg

AstroPhotography by AAAS Team:

12th Moon

Plato Crater on Moon

12th Moon

Jupiter-Moon Conjuction on 2nd September 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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):

International Space Station (ISS) captured from Surat, Gujarat by AAAS Team on 30th July 2009 at 20:22.

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.

" Live Workshop on Total Solar Eclipse 22 July 2009"

Total Solar Eclipse 22 July 2009

Four Founder members of AAAS
on 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 PRL and ISRO, and Astronomy experts delievered lectures on Solar Eclipse.
Regards,
AAAS, Surat

AAAS- Spread Out in Global World Team

Resource Persons:
Surat:

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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