IUCAA Basic Astronomy Workshop
by Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)
Hands-on astronomy workshop at IUCAA
Half-day astronomy workshop at IUCAA Pune for school groups, with films, hands-on activities, and a guided visit to the Science Park.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Half-day session (about 3 hours)
Eligibility
Open to school groups of 40 to 50 students and teachers for a half-day, in-person astronomy workshop at the IUCAA campus in Pune, arranged through prior booking by the school.
- Grade level
- Grade 8 to 12
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
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Benefits
- Films, slideshows, and hands-on activities exploring the universe
- Guided visit to the IUCAA Science Park and telescopes
- Direct Q&A session with SciPOP scientists on astronomy as a field of study
- No cost to participating schools
Skills your child builds
Key dates
- Enrollment
- Open all year
IUCAA campus in Pune , Pune, Maharashtra
How to apply
- 1School coordinator contacts the SciPOP office by phone or email to request a Basic Astronomy Workshop booking
- 2SciPOP confirms group size (40 to 50 including teachers) and proposes an available Monday or Wednesday morning slot
- 3School group travels to the IUCAA campus in Pune on the agreed date for the workshop session
Rules and guidelines
- Groups should number 40 to 50 participants, including accompanying teachers
- Bookings are made by the school, not by individual students or parents
- No fee is charged for the visit; organisers may not charge participants using IUCAA's name
About this opportunity
The IUCAA Basic Astronomy Workshop is a half-day, in-person session for school groups hosted at the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) campus in Pune, introducing students to basic concepts in astronomy.
The workshop is open to school students and teachers with a general interest in astronomy, and no prior background is required. Schools nominate a group of 40 to 50 participants, including accompanying teachers, and coordinate a convenient date directly with the SciPOP office.
Sessions include films and slideshows exploring the universe, hands-on activities introducing basic astronomy concepts, and a question and answer session covering how students could pursue astronomy as a field of study. The visit concludes with a guided tour of the IUCAA Science Park.
Workshops are usually held on a Monday or Wednesday morning from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, scheduled by mutual convenience rather than on a fixed calendar, and there is no fee for participating schools.
Academic details
Difficulty: Introductory
What's covered
Introductory session covering the basics of astronomy and the universe through films, slideshows, and hands-on activities, followed by a Q&A session and a guided visit to the IUCAA Science Park telescopes and exhibits.
Frequently asked questions
What do students actually do during the Basic Astronomy Workshop?
Participants watch films and slideshows about the universe, take part in hands-on activities introducing basic astronomy concepts, join a question and answer session with SciPOP scientists, and finish with a guided visit to the IUCAA Science Park.
How is a school's visit for this workshop arranged?
A school representative contacts the SciPOP office by phone or email to nominate the school and agree on an available Monday or Wednesday morning slot for the group visit.
Is there a cost for schools to attend?
No fee is charged for the visit. IUCAA also asks that no external organiser charge participants using its name for arranging the visit.
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