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Ariyalur Fossil Museum Hosts Public Moon Viewing Event
People gathered at the Ariyalur Fossil Museum to look at the moon through a telescope.
The event happened on Friday evening.
It lasted from 7 p.m.
until 9 p.m.
The Thanjavur Astronomy and Science Society brought the telescope.
Visitors could observe the moon and other astronomical events.
The organisers wanted children and adults to become more interested in science.
District officials also attended the programme.
The event took place in Varanavasi, near Ariyalur.
Ariyalur district administration organised a special moon-viewing event at the Ariyalur Fossil Museum.
The event took place on Friday night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Thanjavur Astronomy and Science Society provided a telescope for viewing the moon and astronomical events.
The programme was held at the museum in Varanavasi near Ariyalur.
Organisers said they wanted to encourage interest in astronomy and science among the public and children.
- Who
- The Ariyalur district administration organised the event, with support from the Thanjavur Astronomy and Science Society. District Collector N. Mirunalini, Ariyalur RDO Premi, and Chief Educational Officer Renugopal participated.
- What
- A public telescope viewing of the moon and astronomical events was conducted.
- Where
- The Ariyalur Fossil Museum in Varanavasi, near Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu.
- When
- Friday night, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Why
- Organisers aimed to develop interest in astronomy and science among the general public and children.
Key facts
- Event
- Special moon and astronomy viewing
- Venue
- Ariyalur Fossil Museum
- Location
- Varanavasi near Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu
- Time
- Friday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Telescope provider
- Thanjavur Astronomy and Science Society
- Participants
- District Collector N. Mirunalini, RDO Premi, and Chief Educational Officer Renugopal
Sources
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