IUCAA Basic Astronomy Workshop
by Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)
Hands-on astronomy workshop at IUCAA
IUCAA Basic Astronomy Workshop is a workshop by Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) for students in Grade 8 to 12, open to students across India. Enrollment stays open through the year, so your child can join anytime. It is free to take part.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Grade 8 to 12
Fee
Free
Duration
Half-day session (about 3 hours)
Format
Individual
Time needed
Single half-day visit; no ongoing commitment required
Key dates
- Enrollment
- Open all year
IUCAA campus in Pune , Pune, Maharashtra
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.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Grade 8 to 12
- Location
- Nationwide
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.
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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
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.
Skills your child builds
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
Fees & financial support
Fee details
No fee is charged for the workshop visit. IUCAA also asks that any external organiser involved in arranging a school's visit not charge participants using its name.
Frequently asked questions
Can my child join IUCAA Basic Astronomy Workshop anytime?
Yes. Enrollment stays open through the year. Your child can join at any time.
Is IUCAA Basic Astronomy Workshop free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in IUCAA Basic Astronomy Workshop?
Students in Grade 8 to 12.
What will my child gain from IUCAA Basic Astronomy Workshop?
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.
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