SOLAR ECLIPSE CONFERENCE 2011 
Dec . 15th - 17th 2011   
The Solar Eclipse Conference (SEC India), celebrates the pursuit of mankind to unravel the phenomenon of Solar Eclipses one at a time, and chase the umbral shadow across the surface of the Earth. SPACE is bringing the SEC 2011 to India for the 1st time this year.
The Conference provides a common platform for:

• Travel Enthusiasts;
• Avid Photographers;
• Those who value Scientific Research and Recordings;
• Those who like to delve in the history of this event and understand the cultural implications;
• Those who want to create awareness among the people by demystifying this phenomenon;
• Finally, for those who simply want to participate for the sheer joy of witnessing this event.

The agenda of the conference is spread over three intensive days that will cover Travel, Education, Research, Science, Culture, Mythologies, Public Outreach, Pro-Am linking and Student learning possibilities.

Date : 15th (Thursday) to 17th (Saturday) of December 2011

Venue: Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, 
Rama Krishna Bajaj Auditorium, 
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.

http://www.eclipsechasers.in/about_sec_india.html

Great Indian Star Count, Oct 14th to28th
Great Indian Star Count will be conducted by SPACE as part of and in collaboration with Great Worldwide Star Count.

Count the stars in the constellation Cygnus overhead or using the pipe method and quantify light pollution in your area. All participants will receive a participation certificate.

 

Details and registration through SPACE at:

www.projectdarkskies.org

 

Great Worldwide Star Count:

http://www.windows2universe.org/citizen_science/starcount/index.html

On travel til Wednesday

I'm visiting elderly relatives in Box Elder, SD who do not have internet.

Will try to sneak out now and again to an internet cafe to post, but more than likely will not be posting until Wedneday.