Anushandhitshu 
Celebrating the Birth Anniversary of Astronomer Radha Gobindra and Publication Ceremony
16 July, Wednesday is the 130th Birth Anniversary of Astronomer Radha Gobindra
chandra. To celebrate this day Anushandhitshu Chokro has arranged a Discussion
and a Publication Ceremony of Two Science Related Books: Biggaan Dekhi Chaardhar
and Banglar jotirbid Radha Gobinda Chandra written by Farooque Chowdhury and
Naimul Islam opu respectively. The program will be held at FREPD auditorium,
Polashi circle at 4.30 pm, Wednesday.
Radha G. Chandra: A little-known Indian Astronomer and the AAVSO
Summer Solstice Program - 2008
June 21st is the Summer Solstice for the northern hemisphere. On this day,
the sun rises at its northernmost position, attains the highest position in
the sky, and sets at the northernmost position. This day also carries a special
meaning for Bangladesh because of an imaginary geographic line that runs through
the middle of the country.
Anushandhitshu Chokro Already observed the day. Please Click the Links below
for Detail about the Summer Solstice day Program:
About
the Summer Solstice 2008 by Dr. Dipen Bhattacharya
Press
release and News about the program
A Summer Solstice day 2008 E-card
Science Festival at Panchaghar
Anushandhitshu Chokro, Boda Branch arranged a day long Science Festival at Panchaghar on 21 June 2008. More than 450 students had participated in this program. Science Discussion, Science Exhibits, History of dinosaurs, Astrophotography photo exhibitions, Sing para meteorite photos, Science book fair, Quiz and Debit completion, Wall magazines were displayed in that occasion.
Photograph of the
Festival | News paper
report of the Observatory
Anushandhitshu Observatory (N 23º 42.55', E 90º 29.48')
Dear all, this is great news that Mr. Naimul Islam Opu (general secretary
of anushandhitshu astronomy division) completed the installation of Anushandhitsu
Observatory on 13 February 2008. The main goal is to build an observatory
that is completely suitable for CCD imaging and remote operation. The Telescope
is an 8" f/10 Meade, Schmidt- Cassegrain. Now the telescope mounted on alt-azimuth
in the observatory and scope runs automatically using Autostar Suite. The
Obserservatory now installed in Demra, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Photograph of the observatory
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report of the Observatory | Discussion
A Chockro Branch news 2008:
1. Anushandhitshu Chokro, Kalipur Branch (18th branch), Chandpur has started
its journey. They have got a room for conducting their regular activities.
2. Mirpur branch is going to observe 3rd Science Conference at 30th May, 2008
keeping in mind the slogan “Less progress but with disciplined way possible
to make proper implementation”. Members of other branches also hope to attend
the conference.
3. Anushandhitshu Chokro, Mugda branch is publishing science magazine “ Khobor-dar”(be
careful) regularly. Recently it published its 2nd volume (2nd year). Einstein
not as usual, organic fuel & food crisis, news of different branches and
science news are published in this addition. 2nd year 3rd volume is going
to publish very quickly.
4. 3rd science conference at Anushandhitshu Chokro Mirpur branch.
“Less work, but with sincerity that heads towards proper implementation” keeping
that slogan in mind Mirpur branch has observed their 3rd Science conference
at 30th May 2008 at Mirpur Adorsha Biddyaniketon. 31 representatives of the
branch have taken part in the conference. Moreover, members of Demra, Chandpur
and Mugdapara branch also participated in the conference. The conference started
with national anthem and lifting national flag. Life time member, Sirajul
Islam and Central President Benuka Ferdousi gave their speeches on the occasion.
Najmul Hasan, General Secretary of the branch read out the report of 2007.
In the conference, the branch formed their committee (2007-2008) and selected
Yasin Arafat Sad as president and Moeen Kader as General Secretery. After
that a cultural program was held. At the end of the conference a rally went
round the different streets of Mirpur 6. Moreover, Kalipur Branch has observed
their anniversary by arranging a science related discussion on their club
premises.
5. Book Reading Competition The prize giving ceremony among
the contestants of “Book reading competition” who are SSC examinee has been
held on 6 June 2008 as a part of Anushandhitshu Chokro Science Mass Literacy
Program. The same program among the SSC examinee of this year has been launched
at Mugdapara & Borguna Branch.
6. Anushandhitshu Biggyan Gronthomala (series of science related books)
To spread science and to build up a science culture in the whole country is
a prime motto of Anushandhitshu Chokro. By publishing science related books
in an easy understandable language and reaching them to the mass people can
be a way to achieve the motto. And so, Anushandhitshu Biggyan Gronthomala
(series of science related books) has been launched. It’s a part of Science
Mass Awareness Program. The books published and are going to be published
are stated below:
A) Shono Boli Moner Kotha, By Debiprasad Chattopadhya, Price:
BD Taka 50/= (US $3)
B)George Carver, Kritodashputro Theke Krishee Biggyanee
(a son of a slave becoming an agro scientist) by Anne Terry White, Translated
into Bengali by Professor Abu Hena Mostafa Kamal. Price: BD Taka 70/= US $5
C)Biggyan Dekhi Chardhar by Farooque Chowdhury (yet to publish)
Help Cyclone ``SIDR’’ affected People
Anushandhitshu Chokro Science organization is going to help Cyclone ``SIDR’’ affected people. All of we know that this fierce cyclone had swept across the southern Bangladesh 15.11.07 Thursday drowned human beings, tress; crashing and swept away mud and thatch homes. more > > >
Help Flood Victims
Anushandhitshu Chokro is coordinating Flood Relief Operation project(FROP) to help flood-affected people in Bangladesh.
Please visit our project site and help to rise FROP fund.
more >>>
Some picture of Flood activities 2007
Dhaka Science Festival, 2007
Dear Member and Well-wisher of Anushandhitshu Chokro, This is well news for
all of you that Anushandhitshu Chokro is going to arrange Dhaka Science Festival,
2007.
First Day long Dhaka Science Festival was successfully held at Shamsul Haq
Khan School and College at Kuna Para, Dhaka. More than 1000 students had participated
in this program. Science Exhibits, History of dinosaurs, Astrophotography
photo exhibitions, Sing para meteorite photos, Aero model plane, Science book
fair, Wall magazines were displayed in that occasion. Seven Schools of Demra
Thana had participated in general Knowledge competition. Science speeches
were delivered by Dr. A. A. ZiaUddin Ahmad and Dr. Dipen Bhattacharya. Mr.
Azharul Haq, Sajjad Ali, Shakil Ezaz and Rafiqul Islam were also present in
this festival.
Please click here for View some picture of the
Festival
Summer Solstice Program - 2007
Anushandhitshu Chokro is going to observe The Summer Solstice Day throughout
Bangladesh for the first time. The program will observe at Bishwa Shahitta
Kendra, Dhaka in 21 june 2007. It is to be noted that the day is the longest
day in northern hemisphere. In this day the sun remains on the summer solstice
line perpendicularly/vertically for a certain time and the summer solstice
line passes on the middle of Bangladesh.
Please Click the Links for Detail about the Program:
Articale
about the program by Dr. Dipen Bhattacharya
Press
release about the program
Advertisement
of the program
Partial Solar Eclipse Observation, 19 March 2007
March 19, 2007 Partial Solar Eclipse Observed from Bangladesh. Astronomy Section
of Anushandhitshu Chokro Science Organization arranged a programmed for observe
the Partial Solar Eclipse at Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Mar 2007. Partial Solar Eclipse Observation photo from Bangladesh |
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Anushandhitshu Award, 2006
For Significant Contribution in Astronomy Anushandhitshu Awarded
to Mr. Colin Henshaw.
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Personal information of Mr. Colin Henshaw
A Meteorite found in Bangladesh
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31 January 2006. LMT 4.30 pm, a piece of meteorite has fallen at Shingpara
village in Thakurgaon, northwest district of Bangladesh, 500 km away
from the capital city Dhaka.Local people first identify it as a `fireball’
hit on the ground. It makes 3.5ft deep hole when it hit on earth and
made an 11.5 dia c.m hole. Then local people informed nearest police
station about its existence. Police collected it and reserved it in
Police station. Hearing the news a five-member Astronomy group of Anushandhitshu
Chokro Science Organization. Rush to the place to investigate the matter.
After proper observation, the observation team confirmed it as a meteorite.
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A seminar on Shingpara Meteorite
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seminar on Shingpara Meteorite was held in 24 February 2006, at IIT
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Science Exhibition for Children
Mobile
Science and Technology Museum (MSTM) have arranged a science exhibition
for children at 26 December 2005 in South Mugda, Dhaka. More than 250
little children have observed the MSTM exhibits. They have raised many
questions about science. 12 exhibits were displayed by MSTM in this
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Bijoy Dibosher Raktim Shuvecha
Dear Member and Well-wisher of Anushandhitshu Chokro, To commemorate our national victory day, Anushandhitshu Chokro Mugdapara branch has organized a science fair at the premise of KAH Kindergarten at mugda, Dhaka in 16 December. Mobile science and technology museum have assisted the fair. Principal of the kindergarten inaugurated the fair. A least 15 science exhibits have been displayed. People of all ages have enjoyed the fair. Children with their parents were looking around different projects. Colorful festoons and banners boasted the festive look. At least thee hundred people attend the program. Through this fair, Student of different schools had a rare opportunity to see and raise their questions about the science exhibits. ACSO,
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Science Literacy Program
Anushandhitsu Chokro is continuing its Science Literacy Program from 2002. Easy Science Book is needed for mass people to continue this program. more >>>
Help Monga "seasonal crisis" Victims
Monga, a famine like situation, prevails for a certain period almost every year in Bengali month of Ashwin and Kartik in the northern region of Bangladesh, because of absence of industrial base, said local business community. The rural youth finding no jobs in the region. Start migrating to big cities with hope of finding jobs.
Please visit our project site and help to rise MROP fund. more >>>
Science Olympiad
Anushandhitshu Chokro-Ittefaq Science Olympiad :
Anushandhitshu Chokro(AC) is going to arrange First Science Olympiad named "Anushandhitshu Chokro-Ittefaq Science Olympiad " within March 2005. Dr. A R Khan is leading the science Olympiad Team. It is a Joint program of Anushandhitshu Chokro and The daily Ittefaq. more
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World Year of Physics 2005
The
World Year of Physics (WYP 2005) is a worldwide celebration of physics
and its importance in our everyday lives. Physics not only plays an
important role in the development of science and technology but also
has a tremendous impact on our society. The year 2005 marks the 100th
anniversary of Albert Einstein’s “miraculous year” in which he published
three important papers describing ideas that have since influenced all
of modern physics. This year provides the opportunity to celebrate Einstein,
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Venus Transit Observation in Bangladesh
Section: Activities \ Astronomy \ 2004 \ June
Anushandhitshu Chokro has observed Venus Transit 2004 in Bangladesh. Download detail news in DOC format.
Photo Detail
(click the thumbnail for larger size)
- Photo Description : Eye-piece projection of Venus Transit.
- Snap time : 2:20 PM BDT, 8 June 2004 (Mid-transit)
- Photo Credit : Naimul Islam Opu, General Secretary, Central Committee, Anushandhitshu Chokro
- Camera used : Zenit 128 model
- Shutter Speed : 500 s
- Filter : Welding Glass Filter
- Telescope used : Maksutov Cassegrain (90 mm)
- Magnification : 40x
Other photos during observation:
Read news from other sources :
Knowledge-based:
- About Venus planet
- Venus Transit on Wikipedia [recommanded]
-- VTO committee,
9 June 2004 (6: 31 PM BDT)