Suttur, January 4, 2025: The JSS Science and Technology Knowledge Resource Center, Sri Sutturkshetra, in collaboration with Rotary Midtown, Mysuru, successfully organized a Sky Watching Program on January 3, 2025. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 100 students of JSS High School, along with their teachers.
The program offered students a unique opportunity to observe the wonders of the sky through a telescope. Resource persons explained various celestial phenomena, including the Sun and its black spots, its movements, the Moon and its features, planets, satellites, the spectacular rings of Saturn, and other fascinating aspects of space.
Esteemed astronomer Dr. Prasad, Retired Principal of the Regional Institute, Mysuru, along with Sri Krishnamurthy, Retired Teacher, and Sri Atmananda, Principal of Rotary Midtown, Mysuru, served as resource persons for the event. They addressed students’ queries related to astronomical science and provided insightful explanations, making the session both engaging and educational.
The Sky Watching Program succeeded in sparking curiosity among the students and fostering a deeper understanding of the universe. Such initiatives reflect the commitment of Sri Sutturkshetra and Rotary Midtown, Mysuru, to promoting scientific knowledge and exploration among young minds.
