ALIBAG M.O.
A brief introduction on history of geomagnetism in India, role of Colaba-Alibag magnetic observatories in institutionalizing geomagnetism in India, the utility of network of magnetic observatories all over India was briefly explained. The students and teachers were also exposed to classical and modern instruments through visits to museum and the absolute/variometer rooms.
The care taken by the pioneers in constructing non-magnetic observatories was also explained.
175 years of Geomagnetism documentary was screened.
Alibag staff members have been active participants in Antarctic expeditions. The visitors were enlightened on the extreme climate of the region and the inclement weather through which all the experiments are carried out.
Mr. SudarshanPatro published a few articles and photographs (especially aurorae) of different natural phenomena occurring on the harsh icy continent.
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Date of visit |
Name of college/school |
No of students |
No of teachers |
| 06-09-2022 & 08-09-2022 |
Talks to the college students in an event organized by Collector office, Raigad Dist. | 50 | |
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13-03-2018 |
Botanical Survey of India, Pune |
12 |
2 |
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29-01-2018 |
Dayanand Science College, Latur |
85 |
4 |
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14-02-2018 |
Zeal Polytechnic, Narhe, Pune |
51 |
6 |
|
08-02-2018 |
PES Modern College, Pune |
43 |
7 |
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07-02-2018 |
Shri Bapusaheb D.D Vispute College, new panvel |
90 |
6 |
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29-01-2018 |
Dayanand Science College, Latur |
85 |
4 |
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29-11-2017 |
Sunshine English Medium School, Satara |
130 |
5 |
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13-10-2017 |
Rajiv Gandhi College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Vashi |
40 |
5 |
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25-04-2017 |
Bapusaheb D.D. Vispute College of Education, New Panvel |
70 |
5 |
ANDAMAN (PORT BLAIR) M.O.
The visiting students were briefed about the activities of the Institute through a series of posters. Students were also taken around the observatory and various magnetometers and other scientific instruments deployed in the observatory were shown.
Students and the accompanying guide teachers took keen interest in learning about the institute and the experiments being conducted in the observatory.
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Date of visit |
Name of college/school |
No of students |
No of teachers |
|
FEB 2018 |
Govt Senior Secondary |
50 |
6 |
JAIPUR M.O.
An exhibition of posters, instruments and talks were arranged. The importance of studying Earth’s geomagnetic field was explained and why such studies are necessary. The visitors were shown old classical instruments like IZMIRANIV, QHM and BMZ.
175 years of Geomagnetism documentary was screened.
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Date of visit |
Name of college/school |
No of students |
No of teachers |
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NOV 2017 |
Biyani Girls college |
40 |
2 |
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FEB 2018 |
Different Schools/Colleges |
80 |
5 |
KOLHAPUR MF RADAR
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Date of visit |
Name of college/school |
No of students |
No of teachers |
|
20-02-2018 |
Dr. BombaleUttam L., Shivaji University, Kolhapur |
13 |
2 |
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30-05-20222 |
Rajaram College, Kolhapur |
20 |
1 |
PONDICHERRY M.O.
A lecture was delivered by Dr. Anil Iype on the history of geomagnetic observations and research in India and basics of Geomagnetism. Mr. Sheikbareeth gave a lecture on basics of Electricity and Magnetism. The basics of geomagnetism were explained with the help of posters. The working principle of every observatory instrument, along with their importance and applications of geomagnetism, was also explained to the students.
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Date of visit |
Name of college/school |
No of students |
No of teachers |
|
20.02.2018 |
KendriyaVidyalaya 2, Pondicherry |
150 |
5 |
|
28.02.2018 |
University Earth Science Dept |
46 |
2 |
RAJKOT M.O.
Posters and magnetometers were explained and demonstrated.
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Date of visit |
Name of college/school |
No of students |
No of teachers |
|
20.02.2018 |
Dept of Physics, Saurashtra University, Rajkot |
70 |
5 |
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28.02.2018 |
Different colleges |
33 |
6 |
SILCHAR M.O.
Posters and IZMIRAN instruments were displayed and explained. Documentary on 175 years of geomagnetism was screened.
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Date of visit |
Name of college/school |
No of students |
No of teachers |
|
20.02.2018 |
Different Schools/colleges |
50 |
2 |
