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Event ID:  4327
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Organization:  SUPARCO - Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission
Event Web Site:  http://www.suparco.gov.pk/pages/wsw.asp?wswlinkid=1
Dates:  8th October 2013 to 8th October 2013
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Type:  Public
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Country:  Pakistan
State/Province:  Punjab
City:  Lahore
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Event Name:  Astronomy Nights
Event Description:  The main purpose of this event shall be to disseminate awareness amongst students about Astronomy. Sighting of celestial objects using high magnification telescopes made the event very interesting for the students practically.
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Report on the Results:  Astronomy Night was scheduled to be held on Wednesday 8th Oct, 2013 in the evening from 1800 hrs to 2100 hrs at FC College Lahore. The purpose of this event was sighting of celestial objects using high magnification telescopes as provided by the societies mentioned as below: i. Khwarizmi Science Society (KSS). ii. Lahore Astronomical Society (LAS). Both the above societies were amongst the invitees and the event was finalized in consultation with their reps. Seating arrangements of more than 100 people was made in the lawn. Multimedia and sound system was fixed at the site. A Space movie and Paksat-1R movie were shown to the students at college auditorium. Mr. Ali Khan of LAS was the guest speaker who briefed the audience about celestial objects, which were to appear in the sky that night. International Space Station (ISS) was also shown to the teachers with naked eye passing over the heads at 1836 hrs. It remained visible for 6 minutes.
Attendance:  330
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