General Astronomy Course by MPBIFR

General Astronomy Course by MPBIFR

M. P. Birla Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore is going to conduct a "General Astronomy" course for the general public from January 19 to February 4, 2015 in the eveing.

The medium of instruction will be in English.

The syllabus for this course is framed to cover the basics involved in understanding the astronomical concepts like identification of constellations, measurement of brightness and distances of stars, types of stars, celestial coordinates, optical telescopes, Astrobiology, etc. It also includes an exposure to the observational techniques and the usage of astronomical telescopes.

Students will be given an exposure to skywatch during the period of the course. Star watching sessions will be conducted after the classes, subject to clear sky conditions. After completing the course, certificates will be awarded to the participants.

Interested students can download the application from the internet, fill it and send it by post to the address mentioned below along with a local cheque / DD drawn in favour of "M. P. Birla Institute of Fundamental Research" (payable at Bangalore). Fee structure includes registration and admission fee.

Interested students may also contact the Director and collect the application forms from the institute (address given below). Students can personally pay the prescribed fee (payable by cash / local cheque / DD).

M. P. Birla Institute of Fundamental Research,
2nd Floor, M. P. Birla Research Centre,
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Campus,
43/1, Race Course Road, Bangalore – 560001.
Phone: 080-22385956, 65959780
Fax: 080-22385957
Email: gsdbabu@mpbifr-blr.in, info@mpbifr-blr.in

For more information visit : http://www.mpbifr-blr.in/