Night Sky Watch Show at SMVITM, Bantakal

Mr. Atul Bhat, Asst. Prof., Poorna Prajna College Udupi, the PAAC coordinator, and his two students were the guest speakers who addressed faculties and students about the importance of sky watching and knowing the fantasy of astronomical observations. Mr. Bhat stated that the night sky any clear night offers an ever-changing display of fascinating objects you can see, from stars and constellations to bright planets, often the moon, and sometimes special events like meteor showers. Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can be very useful, and a good beginner telescope or binoculars will enhance some experiences and bring some otherwise invisible objects into view.

He added in his presentation how to navigate by starlight, get to know the stars behind your favorite constellations, and witness the incomprehensible vastness of the Universe without ever leaving your seat. The real sky shifts each day as Earth makes its way around the Sun.

He asked students to watch in the early morning before Sunrise the great union of 4 planets along a straight line from 22nd April to 4th  May 2022. There are 4 visible planets in the sunrise direction: Venus, Mars, Saturn; and Jupiter. He gave an open call to students to develop the habit of watching the sky to see many such amusements happening in the sky on day to day basis. He showed students the cancellation and stars using a telescope. The Program was attended by Principal Dr.Thirumaleshwar Bhat, Vice Principal Dr. Ganesh Aithal, Faculties, and students.