In celebration of 'Space Week', the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has put up an exhibition of innovative gadgets, armed with latest features. The theme for this year's exhibition is 'Mysteries of the cosmos'. "We have put some innovative devices on display, besides ground photographs of Antarctica and ice formations.
The interesting products on display include an Automatic Weather monitoring Station (AWS), with new features. Speaking about these new features, scientist-engineer AM Saifee said, "The earlier weather monitoring devices required human interaction and conventional power.
Looking to the stars has always inspired children to wonder and learn. Today around the world, it is a valuable tool in education. Teachers and educators successful use the excitement of to motivate students. This educational tool has been applied not just in science and mathematics but in history, language arts, and virtually every subject.
The Gujarat Science City is celebrating “World Space Week” during 4th to 10th October 2010 by organizing a series of activities for students and the visitors on the theme ‘Mysteries of the Cosmos’. On 4th October 1957, the first artificial satellite, Sputnik I, was launched by the Soviet Union, and on 10th October 1967 a landmark international treaty governing space exploration and the peaceful use of resources in space was signed. The United Nations celebrates the World Space Week to commemorate two important events in the history of Space Exploration.
School students are encourages to participate in various activities organized in this occasion like guided tour to Hall of Space, illustrative exhibition, screening of space science movies, interaction with scientists. They also participate in essay writing, poster painting, quiz and puzzle competitions on the theme during this week.
World Space Week is an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. The week long celebration aims to inspire and encourage the younger generation using the excitement of space, and educate the educators about the value of space in the classroom.
Space technology impacts innumerable aspects of modern human life. The international cooperation of World Space Week symbolizes the unity of the people on Earth in the desire to pursue of space exploration.
For children’s imagination and understanding, Science City organizes a series of space science films like, Target Moon, Destination Mars, Astronomer’s Universe, Our Solar System, Extra-Terrestrial Communication and many more have been scheduled for screening during the space week observation.
The Gujarat Science City has a unique pavilion on Hall of Space with high-tech exhibition involving latest techniques. The exhibits include simulated journey through the space, animatronics with sound-synchronized pneumatic robots, computer-controlled multi-screen panoramic projection, precision interactive exhibits on experiments planned by NASA, touch-screen computer multimedia programs. All exhibits in the hall involve massive visitor’s participation, both physical and emotional.
Gujarat Science City working under the aegis of Department of Science & Technology, Govt of Gujarat is taking a bold new approach by informing the common public about the exciting world of science and technology. The goal is to break down communication barriers that exist between the researchers and the public so that all can understand and appreciate the importance of science and technology in our daily life.
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