TRICHY: Tamil Nadu Astronomy Science Society (TASS) and Trichy Astro Club on Monday conducted a camp for students to observe a rare alignment of six planets in the sky.
However, the students could observe only bright stars in the sky due to clouds.The camp -- named Parade of Planets -- promoted awareness among the students on sky observation as a hobby.
The alignments of planets in the solar system were explained.The lineup of six planets expected to be visible on Monday was in the order of Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Neptune and Saturn.
Bright stars such as Vega in the constellation of Lyra were visible,” Pauline Jebaselvi, an organiser said.Participants were given planet cards to pass scientific information about the celestial bodies.
TASS has planned to conduct the sky observation programme on the Thennur science park campus from 4 am on Tuesday.Organisers said that a similar parade of planets could be observed again on August 28, 2024, and January 18, 2025.
TRICHY: Tamil Nadu Astronomy Science Society (TASS) and Trichy Astro Club on Monday conducted a camp for students to observe a rare alignment of six planets in the sky. However, the students could observe only bright stars in the sky due to clouds.The camp -- named Parade of Planets -- promoted awareness among the students on sky observation as a hobby. The alignments of planets in the solar system were explained.The lineup of six planets expected to be visible on Monday was in the order of Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Neptune and Saturn. While Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are visible with the naked eye, Uranus and Neptune could be viewed only using telescopes and other gadgets.Special permissions were obtained from Trichy Corporation to gain access into the Science Park situated in Thennur as early as 4 am on Monday. For two hours, organisers shared facts about the solar system.“Early morning is the apt time to observe the planetary alignment but overcast conditions denied a clear view even after using telescopes. Bright stars such as Vega in the constellation of Lyra were visible,” Pauline Jebaselvi, an organiser said.Participants were given planet cards to pass scientific information about the celestial bodies. TASS has planned to conduct the sky observation programme on the Thennur science park campus from 4 am on Tuesday.Organisers said that a similar parade of planets could be observed again on August 28, 2024, and January 18, 2025.
