Khagol Bulletin # 132 (Apr 2024) - ENG

The whole campus of IUCAA was full of informative and interactive content. The main attractions of the open day were the models of Aditya L1, LIGO-India, TMT, SKA, SALT, Chandrayaan 3 and ASTROSAT. Several spectacular posters by research scholars of IUCAA were displayed. Visitors became aware of the ongoing research at IUCAA and new developments in the subject. There were also demonstrations about Radio Astronomy, Gravitational W a v e s , B l a c k H o l e s a n d L a s e r Interferometers. Several specially made videos, especially one themed on the Facilities of IUCAA, were very popular. Apart from these, the Foucault pendulum, the statues of great scientists on the campus, short, interactive sessions on Aditya L1, a Live Solar telescope, and the Sun & Solar Astronomy exhibit pulled many people. Shortlisted models made by school students on the theme, 'Optical Illusions', were also exhibited on National Science Day for visitors. Moupiya Maji, Jitendra Joshi, Swarnim Shirke, Anupreeta More, Sourabh Magare, Disha Sawant, Atharva Pathak, and A. N. The National Science Day was celebrated with an Open Day on 28th February 2024 at IUCAA and other events throughout February. Like every year, IUCAA responded to people's enthusiasm to associate better w i t h Sc i ence and Sc i en t i s t s . The celebrations attracted numerous students a r o u n d P u n e a n d o t h e r p a r t s o f Maharashtra, including teachers, parents, and the public. | 02 | KHAG L | No. 132 - APRIL 2024