Registrations are invited for Dasara Lecture Series 2024 by Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru. Check the details below!
About JNP
The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (JNP) is administered by the Bangalore Association for Science Education (BASE). The BASE is devoted to science popularisation and non-formal science education.
Started in 1989, the JNP has emerged as a premier institution devoted to science popularization and non-formal science education in India. It attracts over 3 lakh visitors annually, most of whom are students. It is equipped with a large 15 M dome and a state-of-the-art hybrid projection system installed and commissioned in 2017. The JNP organizes several exciting programmes for school students and the general public. These are monthly star gazing, science club activities, science movies, Sky-theatre shows every day, viewing of astronomical events, etc.
The BASE has established a Science Centre in the Planetarium, which has become a nucleus for non-formal science education at all levels. A Science Park with over 50 exhibits has been developed and set up on the campus. Lakhs of visitors are using these models to learn science joyfully.
Program Details
Since 2022, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru, has been hosting the “Dasara Lecture Series” from October to November. Four lectures based on a particular theme are delivered by eminent scientists from various research institutes every year. This lecture series is meant for the general public and students and is intended to spark the imagination and deepen the understanding of our world, be it for a science enthusiast or someone looking to learn more.
For the lecture recordings from previous years, please visit their YouTube channel.
There is no entry fee.
Theme
The theme of Dasara Lecture Series 2024 is “Origins”.
Speaker and Date
- October 26, Saturday- “Origin and Evolution of the Universe” by Prof. G Srinivasan.
- October 27, Sunday- “Origin of the Earth” by Prof. Ramanand Chakrabarti.
- November 9, Saturday- “Origin Life” by Prof. Vidyanand Nanjundiah.
- November 10, Sunday- “Origin of Material Properties” by Prof. S Ramakrishnan.
Venue
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Sri T Chowdiah Road, High Grounds, Bengaluru – 560001
How to Register?
Interested participants can register online via this link.
Contact
Email: info[at]taralaya[dot]org
