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ANNULAR S LAR ECLIPSE COVER STORY
HOW TO OBSERVE THE ECLIPSE?
The eclipse should be observed using authentic and certified solar filters. One should not look at the Sun with naked eyes. One of the best ways to watch the eclipse is through the projection method like ball mirror and pinhole camera. Looking at the Sun with naked eyes can harm our eyes and may result in permanent loss of vision.
VIGYAN PRASAR’S PLAN FOR ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE 2020
In view of the lockdown restrictions in force due to COVID-19, Vigyan Prasar has decided to observe ASE-2020 using the web-based tools and techniques. The plans are as follows:
A. Knowledge Resources on VP’s web portal: Beginning 10 May 2020, the documentaries, power point presentations on various topics of astronomy, posters, books and booklet on eclipse and related aspects of the astronomy have been made available. The material can be downloaded from https://vigyanprasar.gov.in/science-communication-programs/astronomy- popularisation/
B. Webinar series for VIPNET clubs of VP: Since 25 April 2020, Vigyan Prasar scientists have been delivering online talks on the Annular Solar Eclipse of 21 June 2020. As of now, more than 25 talks have been delivered with 3,000 affiliated clubs.
C. Online training workshops on ASE: In second phase, Vigyan Prasar will select a few cities from the belt of annularity with active clubs and organisations for hands-on training on how to make a Sun projector, how to observe and how to conduct scientific activities with children. Through these activities, the children can learn about relative velocity of the Sun and the Moon, the duration of eclipse, percentage of eclipse, etc. The training will start from 1 June 2020.
D. LivetelecastandstreamingofASEon21June2020:VPhasplanned to organise live telecasts from five different stations from the annularity belt. The live streaming will be made available on various platforms like VP website, YouTube, Facebook, India Science (OTT platform of VP), etc. The five stations are Suratgarh, Sirsa, Kurukshetra, Yamunanagar and Dehradun.
E. SpecialissueofDream2047andCuriosity:Curiosity,thenewsletter for VIPNET clubs and Dream 2047, the magazine published by Vigyan Prasar have both special issues dedicated to the upcoming Annular Solar Eclipse. Curiosity has focussed on the activity-based articles and do-it-yourself columns on solar eclipse. Dream 2047 issue focuses on understanding the importance and the information of past, present and upcoming eclipses.
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