{"id":4141,"date":"2026-05-19T08:25:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T08:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/space-science-and-technology-cell\/?p=4141"},"modified":"2026-05-19T08:25:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T08:25:48","slug":"a-symposium-on-astronomy-and-astrophysics-astronomical-society-of-indiaasi-public-outreach-programme-on-astronomy-and-astrophysics-organized-at-assam-don-bosco-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/space-science-and-technology-cell\/a-symposium-on-astronomy-and-astrophysics-astronomical-society-of-indiaasi-public-outreach-programme-on-astronomy-and-astrophysics-organized-at-assam-don-bosco-university\/","title":{"rendered":"A symposium on Astronomy and Astrophysics -Astronomical Society of India(ASI) Public Outreach Programme on Astronomy and Astrophysics Organized at Assam Don Bosco University"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-d84048ce wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/space-science-and-technology-cell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/ASI-2.jpeg ,https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/space-science-and-technology-cell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/ASI-2.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/space-science-and-technology-cell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/ASI-2.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/space-science-and-technology-cell\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/ASI-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-4142\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" title=\"ASI-2\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A symposium on <em>Astronomy and Astrophysics<\/em> was organized as an initiative of the Public Outreach and Education Committee of the Astronomical Society of India (ASI), in association with the Department of Physics, Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU), and the Physics Academy of North East (PANE). The event aimed to promote scientific awareness and interest in astronomy among students and faculty members. The symposium was held on 18th May, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the Auditorium, Academic Block 1, Tepesia Campus, Sonapur, Guwahati. The program featured two distinguished speakers. Prof. Liton Majumdar from NISER Bhubaneswar delivered an engaging lecture on <em>\u201cAre We Alone? Exploring Exoplanets and Life in the Universe.&#8221;<\/em> His talk highlighted recent advancements in exoplanet discovery and the possibilities of life beyond Earth, inspiring curiosity among the audience. The second speaker, Prof. Ravinder Banyal from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, presented on <em>\u201cScience and Scientific Thinking.&#8221;<\/em> He emphasized the importance of scientific temper, critical thinking, and rational inquiry in both academic and everyday life. The event was also addressed by Prof. Monmoyuri Baruah, director of research and development and head of the Department of Physics, Assam Don Bosco University. She highlighted the importance of such academic initiatives in fostering research culture and motivating students to pursue careers in science and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The symposium was highly informative and interactive, providing participants with valuable insights into modern astrophysics and the role of scientific thinking in society. The event successfully encouraged students to explore research opportunities in astronomy and related fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A symposium on Astronomy and Astrophysics was organized as an initiative of the Public Outreach and Education Committee of the Astronomical Society of India (ASI), in association with the Department of Physics, Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU), and the Physics Academy of North East (PANE). 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