Solar Astronomy – Heartfulness for NGO

About the Event

This is a private group event for NGO.

Solar Astronomy Session Plan (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

Organized by: Bangalore Astronomy Club (BAC)
Audience: NGO Heartfulness Participants

Session Flow & Timeline

2:00 PM – 2:10 PM | Setup & Introduction

• Telescope setup (8″ Celestron SCT with certified solar filter)
• Alignment and safety check
• Brief introduction to the session and objectives

2:10 PM – 2:15 PM | Safety Briefing & Disclaimer

• Strict solar observation safety guidelines
• Importance of certified solar filters
• DOs and DON’Ts while observing the Sun
• Explanation of risks of direct solar viewing

2:15 PM – 2:20 PM | Basics of Solar Astronomy

• Introduction to the Sun as a star
• What we can observe:
  • Sunspots
  • Solar rotation (conceptual understanding)
  • Surface activity

2:20 PM – 2:25 PM | Telescope Basics

• Parts of the telescope (OTA, mount, eyepiece, finder)
• How a telescope works (basic optics)
• Specifics of solar observation setup
• Handling and care of equipment

2:25 PM – 3:55 PM | Solar Observation (Main Activity)

• Guided viewing through telescope
• Observation of:
  • Sunspots (if present)
  • Solar disc details
• One-by-one participant viewing
• Live explanation during observation

3:55 PM – 4:00 PM | Wrap-up & Q&A

• Quick recap of key learnings
• Open Q&A session
• Closing remarks

Equipment & Requirements

• 8″ Celestron SCT Telescope
• Certified Solar Filter (ISO compliant)
• Stable automatic tracking mount & tripod
• Backup solar viewing glasses (optional)
• Mats for participants (optional but recommended)

Key Notes

• Session strictly dependent on clear sky conditions
• Safety protocols are non-negotiable
• Ideal group size: 40–60 participants

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