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Winter Solstice Celebration

Big Bang Astronomy Club Shri O. V. Sheth Regional Community Science Centre, Nehru Udyaan, Race Course,, Rajkot

As per Britannica Encyclopedia, Winter Solstice (or December Solstice for people in the south) marks the moment during the year when the path of the Sun in the sky is farthest south in the Northern Hemisphere. At the winter solstice, the Sun travels the shortest path through the sky, and that day therefore has the least daylight …

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Rajkot Moon Watch Night

Big Bang Astronomy Club Shri O. V. Sheth Regional Community Science Centre, Nehru Udyaan, Race Course,, Rajkot

From October through May, the Big Bang Astronomy Club hosts a Moon observation session for the general public on the night closest to the first quarter after the new moon. During this event, we typically provide views of the Moon and any other planets that may be visible in the night sky using the club's …

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Geminids Meteor Shower

The Perseid Meteor Shower in August is typically considered the most spectacular meteor shower of the year. However, it coincides with the peak of the monsoon season, which is unfortunate for us. As a result, we aim for the second-best option: the Geminid Meteor Shower. Luckily, this year, it's a moonless night which means all …

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