Ronaldo Laishram : India's Asteroid Star felicitated by former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
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Ronaldo Laishram : India's Asteroid Star felicitated by former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on March 31 2015 at SJCE, Mysore :: Picture Courtesy : Ronaldo Laishram
At just 18, Ronaldo Laishram is India's Asteroid Star
Source: The Sangai Express / Courtesy: Deccan Chronicle
Mysore, April 02 2015 : Ronaldo Laishram, an 18-year-old first year BE (Computer Science) student of Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE), here was the cynosure of all eyes at the valedictory of the golden jubilee celebrations of SJCE, on Tuesday.
He was felicitated by former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam for his discovery of Main belt Asteroid, "MAUR 397" .
Ronaldo Laishram : India's Asteroid Star felicitated by former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on March 31 2015 at SJCE, Mysore :: Picture Courtesy : Ronaldo Laishram
The youngest son of Laishram Mahajon, a farmer and Laishram Sanahanbi, a housewife, who are natives of Khangabok, Manipur, Ronaldo spent his childhood observing the sky and always told his teacher he wanted to be an astronaut.
Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Ronaldo said: "After I passed out from school, I went to Delhi and got in touch with SPACE.
They made me part of the All India Asteroid Search Campaign, organised by International Astronomy Search Collaboration (IASC). IASC sent me telescopic images which I analysed.
Ronaldo Laishram : India's Asteroid Star :: Picture Courtesy : Ronaldo Laishram
"I finally succeeded in my research when they confirmed I had discovered an asteroid. Currently I represent India in the International Asteroid search campaign".
Ronaldo said his biggest dream is to become a great astrophysicist and do good for mankind.
* This information is courtesy of The Sangai Express / Courtesy: Deccan Chronicle
The picture was sent by Ronaldo Laishram
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