Celestial Night Series: Astronomy Workshop and Observatory Visit
- 16 May 2025
Event Title: Celestial Night Series: Astronomy Workshop and Observatory Visit
Date: 11, 18 & 25 April 2025 (Fridays)
Time: 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Venue: PERMATA Pintar National Gifted Centre, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Role: Accompanying Lecturer
The Celestial Night Series: Astronomy Workshop and Observatory Visit was organized by the Aerospace Engineering Club under the Faculty of Engineering Student Representative Council (PEMAJU), UPM, in collaboration with the Astronomy Division of UKM. The event was held over three sessions on April 11, 18, and 25, 2025 at the PERMATA Pintar National Gifted Centre, UKM.
The main objective of the program was to expose students to the fundamentals and applications of astronomy, while also offering them the opportunity to engage in live sky observation using observatory telescopes. The event attracted participation from students in engineering and science disciplines across various institutions.
Key highlights of the program included interactive workshops, academic talks on celestial phenomena, guided stargazing sessions, and tours of the observatory facilities. Participants were also introduced to the use of astronomical instruments and basic night-sky observation techniques.
Overall, the program successfully met its goal of fostering student interest in astronomy and providing an enjoyable and meaningful learning experience outside the classroom.
Date: 11, 18 & 25 April 2025 (Fridays)
Time: 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Venue: PERMATA Pintar National Gifted Centre, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Role: Accompanying Lecturer
The Celestial Night Series: Astronomy Workshop and Observatory Visit was organized by the Aerospace Engineering Club under the Faculty of Engineering Student Representative Council (PEMAJU), UPM, in collaboration with the Astronomy Division of UKM. The event was held over three sessions on April 11, 18, and 25, 2025 at the PERMATA Pintar National Gifted Centre, UKM.
The main objective of the program was to expose students to the fundamentals and applications of astronomy, while also offering them the opportunity to engage in live sky observation using observatory telescopes. The event attracted participation from students in engineering and science disciplines across various institutions.
Key highlights of the program included interactive workshops, academic talks on celestial phenomena, guided stargazing sessions, and tours of the observatory facilities. Participants were also introduced to the use of astronomical instruments and basic night-sky observation techniques.
Overall, the program successfully met its goal of fostering student interest in astronomy and providing an enjoyable and meaningful learning experience outside the classroom.
