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Saturday 25 October 2014
Galileo Science Centre
Celebration
of World Space Week 2014
TamilNadu
, India
Galileo Science Center has Galileo Science Center has
prepared the film related to Mars. This film title is “Journey of the Mars”. It
will created on awareness on Space and Mars. This film is concentrated
on how the countries are participated in Mars research since 1960 to 2014 and how the curiosity, opportunity, Mangalyan space machine are lunched, and how it will working there and these type of information’s are added for this film. This film is going to plan to Telecast in three venue. 1. Department of Education, Mother Teresa Women’s
University, Kodaikanal.
2. CSI Middle School, Packiya puram, Kodaikanal
3. Government high School, Kattankuladhur, Kanchipuram Dist (Near Chennai).
First Day Programme - World Space Week
Galileo Science Centre has Organized a three days “World Space Week” programme from October 8th, 9th and 10th 2014 at Department of Education, Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal. On this first day, in inaugural function, Dr.V.Rajeswari Prof & Head, Department of Education, Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal has delivered inaugural address. Mr.A.Manickavelan, Director, Galileo Science Centre has delivered the Thematic address regarding World Space Week. Ms.S.Devi Secretary Galileo Science Centre has delivered the vote of thanks. Galileo Science Centre has telecasted the film on “Journey of the Mars”. 50 students and 5 Staff Members are participated for this programme. Mr.A.Manickavelan has discussed with students about the film and Mars.
Second Day Programme - World Space Week
Galileo Science Centre has Organized a “World Space Week” programme from October 9th 2014 at CSI Middle School, Packiya puram, Kodaikanal. The Head Master Mr.Ramesh has delivered welcome address. Mr.A.Manickavelan, Director, Galileo Science Centre has delivered the Thematic address regarding World Space Week. Mr.Vimal David has delivered the vote of thanks. Galileo Science Centre has telecasted the film on “Journey of the Mars”. 290 students and 15 Staff Members are participated for this programme. Mr.A.Manickavelan has discussed with students about the film and Mars. Mr.A.Manickavelan has discussed with students about the Mars and satellite.
Third Day - World Space Week
Galileo Science Centre and collaboration with Kalai Trust has Organized a “World Space Week” programme from October 10th 2014 at Government high School, Kattankuladhur, Kanchipuram Dist (Near Chennai). Mr. Muthuarasan has delivered welcome address. Mr.M.Kalaivanan has delivered the felicitated address. Mr.A.Manickavelan, Director, Galileo Science Centre has delivered the Thematic address regarding World Space Week. Mrs.Kala has delivered the vote of thanks. Galileo Science Centre has telecasted the film on “Journey of the Mars”. 300 students and 15 Staff Members are participated for this programme. Mr.A.Manickavelan has discussed with students about the world space week and journey of the Mar film
Monday 25 August 2014
தேசிய அறிவியல் நாள் கொண்டாட்டம் - கொடைக்கானல்
தேசிய அறிவியல் தினம் - 2014 கொடைக்கானல்
National Science Day - 2014 . Kodaikanal
Thursday 5 July 2012
Galileo Science Centre
Galileo Science
Centre
Madurai – Tamil
Nadu
Galileo Science Centre is functioning
since 2001 in Tamil Nadu with its headquarters at Maduari.
Galileo Science Centre is a part
of Maiyam Folk Arts and Social Awareness Action Trust at
Madurai.
Function
of Galileo Science Centre:
Galileo science center is
functioning with a motive “Study Science, Work with Science & Spread
Science
Galileo
science center is striving to remove the anxiety school student towards science
and inducing interest in them through several
simple science experiments.
It is always trying hard to create
awareness among the college students about the application of science in our
day to day life through various programs.
Eg: The concepts of Global warming save our Environment
are taught through Seminars, Documentary films, Street Plays Elocution &
Lectures.
Awareness
among the public both is rural and urban areas about Simple and Basic science
is being created through Street Plays , Folk songs and Lectures.
The center also crates awareness
about the occurrence of natural wonders like Solar Eclipse, Lunar Eclipse and strives to remove the fear
among the public about such occurrences.
Also training programs for teachers
are organized regarding how to teach science concept in a simple way, how to
create a science club and what activities to be carried out through these clubs.
Galileo
Science Centre –Till Today
·
Street plays related to Environmental awareness, Ground water were organized through
several field trips.
·
Information related to astronomy
was taught to students through Slide Show, Films & Exhibitions in the name “Vaan Payanam”
·
Science classes were handled for School student through Simple Science Experiment.
·
The Galileo Science Centre also helps in
the functioning of various Science clubs in Schools, Colleges and Private
organizations.
·
The centre has organized various Science
Exhibitions is Schools and Colleges.
·
The centre is till date organizing quiz program
for school students.
·
The stars are viewed and identified through
Telescopes under the Night Sky programs.
·
Films related to science are broadcasted
among the public.
·
Disaster
Management Education is given in the coastal areas of Tamil
Nadu to students & public with the help of various other organization after
the occurrence of Tsunami in 2004. Thousands
of students has benefited for this program.
·
The centre is producing science exhibition things Science Toys, Documentary Films, Posters & Books.
·
Camps related to child rights,
personality development programs for children, Documentary films for children are organized.
·
Origami
training
also given to students.
Special News-
Galileo Science Centre:
- During
the occurrences of Solar Eclipse in the year 2010, the Galileo Science Centre
produced nearly 15,000 Solar Glasses.
- In
a period of a west of a week the informations related to solar eclipse was
passed to nearly 30,000 people.
- On
the day of Solar Eclipse, Solar Eclipse festival was organized in a place called Theppakulam at Madurai . More than 5000 people enjoyed working to Solar
Eclipse.
- Exhibition
related to Astronomy, quiz program for children, Announcement related to
the Solar Eclipse were all organized.
- All
this were done in collaboration with Mother Teresa Women’s University.
- There
are more than to members in the Galileo Science Centre.
- The
Centre under its control has 10 Science clubs for students. Each club constitutes
of more than 15 children.
- The
centre is functioning with more than 10 expects.
Administration
Secretary:
Mrs. S.Devi
Co-Ordinator
Mr. A. ManickaVelan.
Treasures:
Mrs.
A. Yogananthi
Organizing Committee & Experts.
- Mr.Suresh
Kumar
- Mr.Prasanna
- Mr.Senthil
Kumar
- Mr.Kumar
- Mr.Balamurugan
- Mr.Illayaraja
- Mr.D.Revathi
Special
Advisors:
- Prof. Dr.
V. Rajeswari. Head of the Department
Department of
Education
Mother Teresa Women’s University
Kodaikanal
- Ms.T.S.Reena
Ruby
Assistant
Professor
Department of
Education
Mother Teresa
Women’s University
Kodaikanal
Monday 2 July 2012
The Tims of india News
Venus transit amidst much enthusiasm in Madurai
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MADURAI: School children and the general public
witnessed the historical Transit of Venus with much enthusiasm in many
parts of the city on Wednesday. The Transit of Venus, the last in this
century, unfolded across the early morning sky with the planet Venus
passing between the Sun and the Earth.
The Tamil Nadu Science Forum set up a telescope in St Britto School in Gnanaolivupuram while the Galileo Science Centre arranged for three telescopes at the Teppakulam. Soon after dawn, school children assembled at the Britto School to witness the rare astronomic event. Curious morning walkers and joggers at Teppakulam also joined in to observe the transit of Venus. It was interesting to note the curiosity among the students as one kindergarten student was eagerly asking the coordinators why it was found dark in the transition while they were taught Venus was a bright planet.
Speaking about the significance of the event, P Kumarasamy of Science Forum said this celestial event occurs when the planet Venus passes directly between the Sun and Earth. During the transit, Venus is seen as a small black disc moving across the face of the Sun. Such transits can occur only when Earth, Venus and Sun are in a straight parallel to one another in a plane. Venus transits occur rarely and past records show a pattern in the occurrence, namely, a 243 year cycle. "The differences in the velocity of the revolutions, differences in the plane of revolution between Earth and Venus make this event a rare phenomenon and the next transit will be witnessed only after 105 years," he said.
A Sathiamanickam, co-ordinator of Galileo Science Centre said more than 5,000 people, including students from eight neighbouring schools, came to witness the event. The Centre, along with the Mother Teresa Women University in Kodaikanal had made the necessary preparations. Besides, the Centre had also arranged a small exhibition explaining the solar system. Retired scientists like N S Sivasubramanian from ISRO and M D Jayakumar of BARC were also present to explain the significance of the event. "We were able to capture the transit as early as 6.10 am onwards and it lasted till 10.20 am. The planet Venus was very distinctly visible and the black spots on the sun were also visible," he said.
At Britto School, the transit was visible from 7 am onwards and students from 50 schools witnessed the event. K Kadasari, district secretary of Tamil Nadu Science Forum said the forum had organised a training programme for its members from May 4 onwards and all the members as well as teachers were educated about the event. Besides, Science Forum made a small device by pasting a mirror in a concave plastic ball to capture the reflection of the sunlight. In many rural schools, teachers used this device to capture the Venus transit. As news about the transit spread, parents who did want their children to miss the event started bringing their wards to the spots. Even auto-drivers crossing the Teppakulam took a moment to witness the event and many who reached after 10.20 am were disappointed. Periakaruppan of Anna Nagar, who had brought his family to Teppakulam, said he wanted to make sure that his children would not miss the a rare event.
The Tamil Nadu Science Forum set up a telescope in St Britto School in Gnanaolivupuram while the Galileo Science Centre arranged for three telescopes at the Teppakulam. Soon after dawn, school children assembled at the Britto School to witness the rare astronomic event. Curious morning walkers and joggers at Teppakulam also joined in to observe the transit of Venus. It was interesting to note the curiosity among the students as one kindergarten student was eagerly asking the coordinators why it was found dark in the transition while they were taught Venus was a bright planet.
Speaking about the significance of the event, P Kumarasamy of Science Forum said this celestial event occurs when the planet Venus passes directly between the Sun and Earth. During the transit, Venus is seen as a small black disc moving across the face of the Sun. Such transits can occur only when Earth, Venus and Sun are in a straight parallel to one another in a plane. Venus transits occur rarely and past records show a pattern in the occurrence, namely, a 243 year cycle. "The differences in the velocity of the revolutions, differences in the plane of revolution between Earth and Venus make this event a rare phenomenon and the next transit will be witnessed only after 105 years," he said.
A Sathiamanickam, co-ordinator of Galileo Science Centre said more than 5,000 people, including students from eight neighbouring schools, came to witness the event. The Centre, along with the Mother Teresa Women University in Kodaikanal had made the necessary preparations. Besides, the Centre had also arranged a small exhibition explaining the solar system. Retired scientists like N S Sivasubramanian from ISRO and M D Jayakumar of BARC were also present to explain the significance of the event. "We were able to capture the transit as early as 6.10 am onwards and it lasted till 10.20 am. The planet Venus was very distinctly visible and the black spots on the sun were also visible," he said.
At Britto School, the transit was visible from 7 am onwards and students from 50 schools witnessed the event. K Kadasari, district secretary of Tamil Nadu Science Forum said the forum had organised a training programme for its members from May 4 onwards and all the members as well as teachers were educated about the event. Besides, Science Forum made a small device by pasting a mirror in a concave plastic ball to capture the reflection of the sunlight. In many rural schools, teachers used this device to capture the Venus transit. As news about the transit spread, parents who did want their children to miss the event started bringing their wards to the spots. Even auto-drivers crossing the Teppakulam took a moment to witness the event and many who reached after 10.20 am were disappointed. Periakaruppan of Anna Nagar, who had brought his family to Teppakulam, said he wanted to make sure that his children would not miss the a rare event.
Our ancestors had a vast knowledge not only on earth sciences, but also about
Space. They did a detailed study about the solar system . Planets, revolution of earth,
dwarf planets, Asteroids etc. Aryabhatta , a great scholar who lived in 4th century, has
written about various eclipses and revolution of the planets, in his book named
“Aryabattayam”.In ancient times people did not have much knowledge about the happenings
dwarf planets, Asteroids etc. Aryabhatta , a great scholar who lived in 4th century, has
written about various eclipses and revolution of the planets, in his book named
“Aryabattayam”.In ancient times people did not have much knowledge about the happenings
in the Space. This became an advantage for few. They made the lay man believe , that
they had control over the planets, and inculcated a superstitious belief in mankind. For
instance. Solar eclipse was believed by the leyman as an evil happening . Till today,
even after so many scientific developments, mankind find it hard to come out of these
superstitious beliefs.
In such situation, to admire and to enjoy the miracles in the space, an authentic
and scientific explanations becomes an essential component. To serve this purpose
and to give a scientific awareness, Galileo Scientific Centre was started at Madurai in
the year 1998. This organization has been spreading the scientific truth to students,
Teachers and the public , through various modes for the past years.
instance. Solar eclipse was believed by the leyman as an evil happening . Till today,
even after so many scientific developments, mankind find it hard to come out of these
superstitious beliefs.
In such situation, to admire and to enjoy the miracles in the space, an authentic
and scientific explanations becomes an essential component. To serve this purpose
and to give a scientific awareness, Galileo Scientific Centre was started at Madurai in
the year 1998. This organization has been spreading the scientific truth to students,
Teachers and the public , through various modes for the past years.
The 2010 solar Eclipse, was organized and celebrated as a festival by this
Centre at Madurai. The Galileo Science Centre and the Department of Education,
Mother Teresa Women’s University together clubbed in and organized a one week
campaign, prior to the Solar Eclipse. They spread the news as a Scientific information to
schools, colleges and the public. Nearly 30,000 of the public benefitted through this
campaign.
Centre at Madurai. The Galileo Science Centre and the Department of Education,
Mother Teresa Women’s University together clubbed in and organized a one week
campaign, prior to the Solar Eclipse. They spread the news as a Scientific information to
schools, colleges and the public. Nearly 30,000 of the public benefitted through this
campaign.
Similarly, The Venus Transit, that happened on 6th June 2012, was taken to the
public knowledge, through a co-operative effort of Galileo Science Centre and
Department of Education, Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal. It was done
in a very short period, and the public was instructed that, if they miss this opportunity.
They will have to wait for another 105 years. The Venus transit day was organised as an
They will have to wait for another 105 years. opportunity Transit day was organised as
an Astronomy festival at Madurai - with a science exhibition about the Planet, Quiz
Competition, Science Experts interaction with students etc. Nearly 5,000 public were
made provisions - as three telescopes and sun filter glasses with special filters - to
visualize the Transit of Venus. Prior to this students, teachers and public were given
awareness and demo classes on how to visualize the Transit of Venus. In seven days
nearly 15,000 of the public was give awareness.
public knowledge, through a co-operative effort of Galileo Science Centre and
Department of Education, Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal. It was done
in a very short period, and the public was instructed that, if they miss this opportunity.
They will have to wait for another 105 years. The Venus transit day was organised as an
They will have to wait for another 105 years. opportunity Transit day was organised as
an Astronomy festival at Madurai - with a science exhibition about the Planet, Quiz
Competition, Science Experts interaction with students etc. Nearly 5,000 public were
made provisions - as three telescopes and sun filter glasses with special filters - to
visualize the Transit of Venus. Prior to this students, teachers and public were given
awareness and demo classes on how to visualize the Transit of Venus. In seven days
nearly 15,000 of the public was give awareness.
This programme was made successful and possible by media members, School
principals etc. We fondly remember and extend our thanks and gratitude to scientist
Mr.Sivasubramanian, who participated in the demo class, as well as in the Astronomy
festival. We also extend our thanks to scientist Mr.M.D.Jeyakumar, who explained the
transit of Venus to the visitors. Science for people ...
principals etc. We fondly remember and extend our thanks and gratitude to scientist
Mr.Sivasubramanian, who participated in the demo class, as well as in the Astronomy
festival. We also extend our thanks to scientist Mr.M.D.Jeyakumar, who explained the
transit of Venus to the visitors. Science for people ...
Transit of Venus 2012
Galileo Science Centre - Madurai
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