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Speed of light from an Eclipse
The speed of light is 3×10⁸ m/s. We use this in most of the formulas in modern physics which is denoted by ‘c’. Even the world famous equation “Einstein’s mass energy conversion” has “c” in it . But have you ever wondered why and how was the speed of light calculated and even measured in... Continue Reading
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Sky this Month : April
April has arrived. Episode Five: The Sky This Month : April This month we take you on a tour across the sky and bring you the Lion, the Crab and the Seven Sages in the night sky. The audio is designed to guide you through the night sky ideally visible around 8.00pm each night in... Continue Reading
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Sky Watch at Al- Ihsan Residential School,Mulur
PAAC was invited to inaugurate the science club and staff members of the Physics dept. to organize the Sky Watch program at Al- Ihsan Residential School through PAAC, at Mulur on 18th March 2021. Mr. Atul Bhat and Ms. Meghana J V, from the department of Physics were invited as resource persons for the program... Continue Reading
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The Story of Discovery of Uranus
Uranus was discovered by Sir William Herschel on 13th March 1781. Mistaken for a Star Uranus had been observed on many occasions before its recognition as a planet, but it was generally mistaken for a star. Possibly the earliest known observation was by Hipparchos, who in 128 BC might have recorded it as a star... Continue Reading
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γ-Normids Meteor Shower : All You Need To Know
The γ (Gamma) Normids shower is weak meteor shower that is active between 25th February and 22nd March will peak on the 14th of March this year. How to Watch? Active between 25th Feb and 22nd March, the shower will peak on 13th-14th March this year a small number of meteors every hour. This meteors... Continue Reading