Archive · 22 Jan 2026
First Indian Astronomy Communicators’ Meeting Begins
A special meeting called the Symposium for Communicating Astronomy in India (ASI-SCAI) started on January 22 at a place called IUCAA in Pune.
This meeting is the first of its kind in India and will last for three days.
It brings together people who share information about space and stars with the public.
The meeting is in honor of a famous scientist named Prof. Jayant V. Narlikar, who did a lot to make people interested in astronomy.
He used books, talks, TV shows, and other ways to teach people about the universe.
This meeting is a great way to remember him and to help more people learn about space.
First Symposium for Communicating Astronomy in India (ASI-SCAI) held at IUCAA, Pune from January 22 to 24.
Event dedicated to the memory of Prof. Jayant V. Narlikar, a pioneering advocate for astronomy and science communication in India.
Three-day national symposium brings together stakeholders engaged in astronomy outreach and public engagement.
Prof. Narlikar inspired generations through books, lectures, television programs, and institutional initiatives.
Symposium aims to promote astronomy communication and scientific temper in India.
- Who
- Stakeholders engaged in astronomy outreach and public engagement across India
- What
- First Symposium for Communicating Astronomy in India (ASI-SCAI)
- When
- January 22 to 24
- Where
- Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune
- Why
- To honor Prof. Jayant V. Narlikar and promote astronomy communication
- Event
- First Symposium for Communicating Astronomy in India (ASI-SCAI)
- Dates
- January 22 to 24
- Location
- Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune
- Dedication
- Memory of Prof. Jayant V. Narlikar
- Focus
- Astronomy outreach and public engagement