At Space India, On March 2nd, 2024, Spacian’s Spectra, an event was organized to ignite the passion for science and exploration at Spaceship, Dwarka sector – 11, with an exhilarating celebration of National Science Day. The event was organized by the Education, Operation, and Product Development team, and featured a multitude of engaging activities that captivated participants of all ages.
Spread across five distinct locations—the Cricket ground, studio, classroom, educator bay corridor, and terrace —the event offered a diverse array of experiences aimed at fostering curiosity and understanding of the wonders of our universe.
In an interactive session that showcased the mesmerizing beauty and scientific significance of comets, educator delved into their composition and journey through space. Using everyday materials like dust, water, soya sauce, ammonia, and dry ice, participants witnessed the creation of a comet, gaining insights into its formation and behaviour within our solar system. Through other interactive demonstrations, they gained insights into Pascal’s law via hydrobots, the refraction of light through prisms, and in the Weigh Yourself on Different Planets activity, participants understood the gravitational force that governs weight differences across the solar system.
The festivities continued with an assortment of games designed to both entertain and educate. From “Ring the Planet” to “Save the Earth” and “Meteor Attack,” participants eagerly embraced the challenges, with winners earning the exhilarating opportunity to launch hydro rockets—a tangible manifestation of the principles of rocket science.
Speaking of rocket science, the event offered firsthand experiences of rocketry through three distinct launch methods: pop rocketry with vinegar and baking soda, air rocketry utilizing air pressure, and hydro rocketry propelled by water and air pressure. These engaging demonstrations underscored the accessibility and excitement of space exploration.
Colleagues from different departments were treated to an immersive Spacewalk experience through virtual reality, offering a glimpse into the awe-inspiring vistas of outer space. Meanwhile, observations of the Sun through a Dobsonian telescope equipped with solar filters and solar view goggles provided participants with a unique perspective on our nearest star, complete with mesmerizing views of sunspots. The management team, including Dr. Sachin Bahmba, Ms Shalini Bahmba, Mr. Shivam Gupta, Mr. Pankaj Jain, and Mr. Mitul Jain, graced each setup, experiencing the wonders of science firsthand.
From the excitement of hands-on experiments to the enlightenment of interactive demonstrations, Spacian’s Spectra on National Science Day offered a thrilling voyage through the realms of science and space exploration. The event concluded with an energetic alien dance, bringing together participants in a celebration of discovery and wonder, culminating in a memorable group photograph.
As we reflect on this unforgettable event, let us carry forward the spirit of inquiry and adventure, ever eager to unlock the mysteries of the cosmos and broaden our horizons of understanding. With each discovery, we inch closer to deciphering the secrets of the universe and embracing the boundless possibilities that lie beyond.
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