The Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO)[1] is a Nepali learning community of professional astronomers and other interested individuals headquartered in Kathmandu.[2] Its primary objective is to promote the advancement of astronomy, astrophysics and other closely related branches of science through various outreach and educational activities, while the secondary purpose includes enhancing the research in astronomy and astrophysics and providing a helpful and knowledgeable platform for members through its various activities.[3] Its current mission is to enhance and share the knowledge of astronomy, astrophysics and humanity's scientific understanding of the universe.
Nepal Astronomical Society | |
| Formation | 2007 AD to Present |
|---|---|
| Founder | Suresh Bhattarai |
| Founded at | Kathmandu |
| Type | Non-profit |
| Legal status | Organisation |
| Purpose | Astronomy and Space Science Outreach, Education and Research |
| Headquarters | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Location |
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| Website | www |
The society is creating opportunities for the students for the study of astronomy and astrophysics. It has been organizing different programs like All Nepal Asteroid Search Campaign[4] and National Astronomy Olympiad.[5]
Since its beginning, using astronomy to stimulate quality and inspiring education for disadvantaged children has been the essential goal for the Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO). NASO is conducting various awareness activities on its own as well as in collaboration with national and international organizations like Central Department of Physics Tribhuvan University (TU),[6] International Astronomical Union (IAU), Department of Physics Prithvi Narayan Campus Pokhara,[7] Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Global Hands-on Universe (GHOU), European Universe Awareness (EU-UNAWE) and Pokhara Astronomical Society (PAS)[8] to disseminate those activities for the school children and teachers in Nepal.[9]
NASO Day
editThe journey of the Nepal Astronomical Society, which started in 2064 BS (2007 AD), celebrates NASO Day[10] every year.
See also
edit- Nepal Academy of Science and Technology
- Nepalese Space Research Association
- Women In Astronomy Nepal, 2015 organization
References
edit- ^ "About Us ⋆ Nepal Astronomical Society - NASO". Nepal Astronomical Society - NASO. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ "NASO calls in applications for Women in Science Award 2018". The Himalayan Times. March 3, 2018.
- ^ "NASO to present paper on Space Science Outreach and Capacity Building in Nepal'". myRepublica. September 3, 2017.
- ^ "IASC Collaborators - IASC: International Astronomical Search Collaboration". iasc.cosmosearch.org. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Bhattarai, Suresh (2015-08-01). "Astronomy Olympiad: An Initiative To Promote Astronomy Education In Nepal". IAU General Assembly. 22: 2257394. Bibcode:2015IAUGA..2257394B.
- ^ "Tribhuvan University | Central Department of Physics". tucdp.edu.np. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ "Prithvi Narayan Campus, Pokhara, Nepal". www.pncampus.edu.np. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Unknown (2018-09-19). "Pokhara Astronomical Society: Global Astronomy Month-2018 "Look upwards to unravel the mystery"". Pokhara Astronomical Society. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Gautam, Suman (2015-08-01). "Global projects and Astronomy awareness activities in Nepal". IAU General Assembly. 22: 2204963. Bibcode:2015IAUGA..2204963G.
- ^ "Inspiring The Next Generation: NASO's Impact On Science Education". The Ditible. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
