Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 20 2009:
DM College of Science, Imphal is organising a one-day Science Workshop on 'The Final Countdown' with the theme relating to the 'Total Solar Eclipse of 22nd July,' which will be followed by screening of a short film 'The Expanding Universe,' at 11am at the Central Hall of DMC Science, a statement issued by the Principal of the college, G Tomba Sharma stated.
This year being observed as the International year of Astronomy, the college has also launched a series of science activities like seminar, workshop, quiz competition, fabrication of telescopes and production of science films on astronomy throughout the year, the statement added.
The seminar is being organised to join other states of the country in witnessing the total solar eclipse on July 22, which is happening after a span of almost 195 years.
It further invited all interested students of the state to participate in the workshop and enjoy the film.