KHAGOL DARPAN 2022
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WELCOME TO KHAGOL DARPAN 2022
Astronomy with a futuristic approach and scientific inclination launches missions to be accomplished with focus and determination. One such forward looking initiative is Khagol Darpan. Its canvas is so huge and aspiring that it aims to inculcate astronomy in amateur astronomers with the guidance of excellencies in the field.
The name of the initiative itself speaks a lot. Khagol means Astro and Darpan means Mirror, which helps us see ourselves and others at the same time. Khagol Darpan is a conceptual mirror where a professional and an amateur astronomer can compliment and support each other. They will be in continuous touch and might occasionally step into the other’s shoe and fulfil their responsibilities.
Khagol Darpan is a proposal from Astrophile Education Services, New Delhi in which we try to bridge the gap between the amateurs and professionals in doing qualitative research and science outreach. It also gives a platform to young students and astronomy enthusiasts to learn and explore the possibilities of starting early via participating or collaborating in research activities in the field of astronomy. The platform will also provide opportunities to organisations working in the field of science and astronomy outreach via free and paid programs.
Amateur astronomy associations, planetariums and science centres can also share their activities so that the enthusiasts and amateurs can learn more about the astronomy happenings in their neighbourhood.
In recent past, there has been a surge in the contribution by Indian scientist and researchers in the global scientific research. At some level, the amateurs have also contributed to this field by contributing with whatever equipment, skillsets and exposure they have in this field. During the lockdown due to COVID-19 Pandemic, a lot of professional astronomers and scientists have taken up the responsibility of science outreach and they have been interacting with the general public at regular intervals to educate them and intensify their interest in the field of space sciences. While the online lectures are increasing, it still lacks the platform where both of them can interact and collaborate for larger scientific reaches. Through Khagol Darpan, we anticipate to close the gap.
Khagol Darpan will be a 3 day event with amateurs and professionals sharing their experience and work. They will talk about how the young students and amateurs can be part of the field and what skills are required by them to start with. Also they will shed some light on how to gain this experience.
VISION
Astronomy becomes a household activity with cumulative growth of astronomy in India to bring out more possible opportunities for every individual to explore field of astronomy, space sciences, cosmology either as a direct work force or hobby.
MISSOIN
To create a platform where amateurs and professionals exchange their ideas and share the opportunities with the students to foresee future prospects and advancements and the conceptual work already being done in the field of space sciences.
GOAL
Post conference the students, professionals and the amateurs can collaborate and work together in a larger span of time where everyone will gain something in lieu of sharing knowledge and expertise.