International Moon Day celebrated | Mangaluru News
Mangaluru: The International Moon Day was celebrated at Pilikula Regional Science Centre on Saturday. Atul Bhat, a research scholar from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, inaugurated the event and highlighted the significant milestones humanity achieved in lunar exploration. He emphasised the importance of understanding the moon’s influence and benefits in our daily lives. He noted that the science centre hosts various astronomy-related programmes and encouraged continuous participation.Teachers and students were provided with comprehensive information about the moon’s phases, orbit, and craters. Scientific officer Vignesh Bhat and his team conducted practical demonstrations using special kits to showcase different aspects of the moon to the students. A special exhibition titled ‘The Moon’ was organised at the planetarium.Arun Kumar Shetty N, commissioner, Pilikula Development Authority, said that such programmes not only reflect on our lunar explorations but also inspire future research endeavours. Ashok KR, director of science centre, said that Pilikula consistently organises such events and encouraged people to take advantage of them.Shakeela, associate professor at Srinivas University, and K Maya Kudva, associate professor at Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management, were present.
