Solar Observation Camp - English Medium (26.04.2025)

Solar Observation Camp

 "SUN" is the nearest star to us. Observing and learning about the sun is important for understanding the behavior of stars. This is the greatest opportunity to observe the sun from the best available instruments and the safest for solar observation in Sri Lanka. Students are able to see Sunspots in the surface of the sun, Solar prominences in the solar atmosphere, Solar active regions and many solar activities. Not every year is possible to observe solar activities because of the solar cycle. This year we can observe much more solar activities than in the past few years. We all are welcome for this newly introduced program and only solar observation camp in Sri Lanka, any student can participate.

Date: 26.04.2025 

Time: 08.00 am - 12.00 am (4 hours)

Registration Deadline: 24.04.2025

Medium: English

Location: Institute of Astronomy (This is an in-class session)

Age : 11 years (Grade 6) and upwards

Printed booklets will be provided for all participants.

**Our observation sessions are subject to weather and sky conditions. While we make every effort to provide the best experience, we cannot guarantee clear skies. Unforeseen weather changes may affect visibility, and we appreciate your understanding that these factors are beyond our control.