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INTERNATIONAL
YEAR OF ASTRONOMY 2009
(IYA2009)
THE
UNIVERSE, YOURS TO DISCOVER
Inauguration
of one year long celebrations of International
year of Astronomy organised by Academy
of Physics Teachers (APT) , Kerala
in association with Dept.
of Physics, St. Berchman’s College
, Changanassery by
Prof.
Christopher Adam Tout,
University of Cambridge
Institute of Astronomy
The Observatories
Cambridge.
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Venue:
S. B. College, Changanassery
Date
& Time : Friday 29-08-08 at 10.00am |
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Dear
friends,
As you
know UNESCO has decided to celebrate the
International Year of Astronomy globally
and its contribution to science and culture,
highlighted by the 400th anniversary
of the first use of an astronomical telescope
by Galileo Galilei. The
aim of the year is to stimulate
worldwide interest, especially among young
people in astronomy and science under
the central theme “ The
Universe, Yours to Discover.”
IYA 2009 events and activities will promote
a greater appreciation of the inspirational
aspects of astronomy that embody an invaluable
shared resource for all nations. The IYA
2009 activities will take place at the
global and regional levels and especially
at the national and local levels.
Academy
of Physics Teachers, Kerala
has decided to celebrate IYA2009
throughout Kerala in association with Department
of Physics S.B. College, Changanassery.
The formal inauguration of these activities
will be held at S.B. College, Changanassery
on 29th August 2008
at 10.00 am by world renowned Astrophysicist
Prof. Christopher Adam Tout, University
of Cambridge. All Physics teachers
and students are cordially invited to attend
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The
major goals of IYA2009 are;
1.
Increase scientific awareness.
2. Promote widespread access to new knowledge
and observing experiences.
3. Empower astronomical communities in developing
countries.
4. Support and improve formal and informal
science education.
5. Provide a modern image of science and
scientist.
6. Facilitate new networks and strengthen
existing ones.
7. Improve the gender balanced representations
of scientist at all levels and promote greater
involvement by underrepresented minorities
in scientific and engineering fields.
8. Facilitate the preservations and protection
of the world’s cultural and natural
heritage of dark skies in place such as
urban oases, natural parks and astronomical
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Dr.
Stephen Mathews
Principal , S.B. College.
Changanassery.
Organising Committee
- Chairman
Prof. L. Godfrey
President APT,
Organising Committee
- Vice Chairman
Prof. E. G. Gopalakrishna Panicker,
Head, Dept. Of Physics,
N.S.S. Hindu College, Changanassery.
Convener, APT IYA
2009 Celebrations
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Venue:
S.B. College, Changanassery
Registration
: 9.00 am (No fee for registration)
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Welcome
speech: Prof. L. Godfrey, President,
APT.
Presidential
address: Dr. Stephen Mathews, Principal,
S.B. College,Changanssery.
IYA
2009 Celebrations briefing :
Dr. Jose Mathew, Programme coordinator,
IYA Celebrations.
Academy
of Physics Teachers, Kerala:
A brief report.
Dr. R. Jayaprakash, Secretary, APT
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Inauguration
of IYA2009 :
Prof. Christopher Adam Tout, University
of Cambridge
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Felicitations
:
1. Dr. George C. Chennattucherry, Head, Dept.
of Physics, S. B. College, Changanassery.
2. Prof. Chandhuvenugopal, Director, SPAP,
Mahatma Gandhi University.
3. Dr. P. J. Kurien, S. B. College, Changanssery.
4. Mrs. G. Geetha, Vice President, APT.
5. Prof. Ramesh Babu, Member IUCAA, IYA Celebration
Committee.
6. Dr. Sajith Ninan, Dept. of Physics, St.
Thomas College, Changanssery.
Vote
of thanks: Prof.
E. G. Gopalakrishna Panicker
Introducing
the Chief Guest:
Dr. Suresh V. Vettoor, Former Secretary,
APT
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Invited
Talk by Prof. Christopher Adam Tout |
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Organising
Committee APT IYA2009 Celebrations:
Chairman:
Dr. Stephen Mathews, Principal, S.B. College,
Changanassery.
Vice
Chairman: Prof. L. Godfrey, President,
APT
Convener: Prof. E.G. Gopalakrishna
Panicker, Joint Secretary, APT
Programme
Co-ordinator: Dr. Jose Mathew,
Treasurer, APT
Members:
1. Dr. George C. Chenattuserry
2. Dr. P.J.Kurien
3. Dr. George Varghese
4. Dr. R. Jayaprakash
5. Mrs. G. Geetha
6. Prof. Rames Babu
7. Dr. N. Shaji
8. Dr. Titus K. Mathew
9. Dr. Sajith K. Ninan
10. Dr. Suresh V. Vettoor
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