PLANETARIUM
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BAAs two members Md Azad Rahman and engineer Shukallyian Bacchar made a classroom
planetarium. November 17, 1997
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WORKSHOPS |
BAA arranges astronomical workshops to increase exercise of astronomical
knowledge. In 1992 they arranged the first workshop. From the beginning
till now they have arranged 15th workshops. In the workshop they arrange
film show and lecture in astronomical subject.
To read more about the Workshop click WORKSHOP
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BANGLADESH ASTRO-OLYMPIAD |
You will be glad to know that the Bangladesh Astronomical Association recently
organised the national level Second Bangladesh Astro-Olympiad across Bangladesh.
The national level competition was participated by over 100 contestants chosen from
the winners of the divisional level among 1200 competitions held at the six divisional
headquarters starting from May 2007. The participants were students of SSC/HSC levels(14-17 years).
ASTRO-OLYMPIAD
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PROGRAM ON ASTRONOMY |
BAA organized
" Universe: A Bird's Eye View"
a program on astronomy and space science. Seminar, poster exhibition, film and software exhibition
are included in the program. Nancy Ann Budden (Mars mission planer,
Johnson space center, NASA ) Dr. Jamal Nazrul Islam, Dr. Jamilur Reza
Choudhury Dr. Ahmed Shafi, Dr. Zafar Iqbal, Mash-hu-rul Amin and are
the discussants in the seminar.
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SCIENCE FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN |
BAA arranges two
Science festival for the children. One was in the ground
of Kalabagan Krira Chakra in 25th December 2002. And the other one
in the Agargaon in 7th June 2003.
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SUNFEST |
Bangladesh Astronomical Association (BAA) organizes
sun festival (SunFest) every year started from the year 2001. BAA
used to watch the first sun rise of the english year from different
point of Bangladesh. Sun is the source of energy. In ancient time
many people believe sun as god. To see first sun of the year Bangladesh
Astronomical Association arrange Sunfest every year. In 2001 they
went to Saint Martin to see the first sunrise of this millennium.
2002 they went to Sundarban . 2003 they went to the highest pick
of Bangladesh Keokaradong, Nijum Dip in 2004, Panchagar (2005),
Birishiri, Durgapur (2006), Tanguar Haor, Shunamgang (2007) &
Pablakhali Forest, Rangamati (2008).
To read more about the SunFest click SUNFEST
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SPACEFEST |
To make the people concerned about Science and Astronomy and to develop
the Space Science in Bangladesh BAA organized SPACEFEST.
Until now BAA arrange three Spacefests.
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AWARD |
BAA give award of the " BRUNO-PADAK"
for distinguished contribution in popularizing Astronomy.
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FOUNDING LIBRARY |
BAA founding a library and information center named "Meghnad Shaha Science Information Centre.
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OTHERS |
We also arrange science quiz competition for student in many occasion
and broadcasting TV and radio program.
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