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The agenda of the conference is spread over
three intensive days that will cover Travel, Education, Research,
Science, Culture, Mythologies, Public Outreach, Pro-Am linking and Student learning
possibilities. The conference will also focus on “An Eclipse Plan” for the upcoming
Total Solar Eclipse 2012, focusing on Australia as the destination. Whether you want to
observe the eclipse, photograph it, or show the eclipse to a large audience,
all related aspects will be discussed to help you make definite plan.
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Solar Eclipse Conference 2011
SEC India
Chasing the Moon’s shadow across the Earth!
AGENDA ( December 15 - 17 ) |
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All Timings are Subject to Change.
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| Day 1, Thursday December 15th, 2011 : Science, Statistics of eclipses |
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Presentation |
Speaker |
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Abstract |
Biography |
| 9:00 |
Registration |
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60 min |
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| 10:00 |
Inauguration and Traditional Welcome
(Tilak, Lighting of Diya, Invocation Dance) |
Sachin Bahmba,
SPACE |
30 min |
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Session 1
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| 10:30 |
Address by Chief Guest |
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| 11:00 |
Keynote Address |
Prof. S. Siraj Hasan
Director
Indian Institute of
Astrophysics |
20+10min |
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Biography |
| 11:30 |
About SPACE and SPACE Initiatives |
Sachin Bahmba |
35+10min |
Abstract |
Biography |
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| 12:15 |
Tea Break |
| Session 2 |
| 12:30 |
Transits of Venus |
Fred Espenak |
35+10min |
Abstract |
Biography |
| 13:15 |
Umbraphilic Ramblings and a Trip Down
Memory Lane |
Glenn Schneider |
35+10min |
Abstract |
Biography |
| 14:00 |
Lunch |
| Session 3 |
| 14:45 |
Preservation of Eclipse-Related Material |
Sheridan Williams |
35+10mn |
Abstract |
Biography |
| 15:30 |
Why do we study Solar Corona? |
Dipankar Banerjee |
35+10mn |
Abstract |
Biography |
| 16:15 |
Tea Break |
Session 4
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| 16:30 |
Where Did Totality Take Place Before
1913? |
Léo Dubal |
35+10mn |
Abstract |
Biography |
| 17:15 |
30 Years Career of an Eclipse Chaser |
Kris Delcourte |
35+10mn |
Abstract |
Biography |
| 18:00 |
Closing
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Day 2, Friday December 16th, 2011 : Education, Exploration, Observation Techniques, etc.
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Presentation |
Speaker |
Duration |
Abstract |
Biography |
Session 5 – Special session for Students
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| 10:00 |
Solar Eclipse Experiments for Students |
James R. Huddle |
35+10 min |
Abstract |
Biography |
| 10:45 |
Upcoming Plans for 2012 : Solar Eclipse and
Venus Transit |
C.B. Devgun |
35+10 min |
Abstract |
Biography |
| 11:30 |
Plans for SPACE Schools |
Amit Verma |
20+10min |
Abstract |
Biography |
| 12:00 |
Tea Break
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| Session 6 - Special Session for Students
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| 12:15 |
Mapping and Planning Tools for Solar
Eclipses - Pushing the Boundaries |
Xavier M. Jubier |
35+10 min |
Abstract |
Biography |
| 13:00 |
Eclipses and transits in India : A historical perspective |
Dr. Rathnashree |
35+10 min |
Abstract |
Biography |
| 13:45 |
Group Photo |
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30 min |
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| 14:15 |
Lunch
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| 15:00 |
Our Historic E Flight in July 2010 |
Eric Brown |
35+10 min |
Abstract |
Biography |
| 15:45 |
Eclipses at Very Low Altitude / Observing
Annular Eclipses from Close to the Edge |
Daniel Fischer |
35+10 min |
Abstract |
Biography |
| 16:30 |
Tea Break |
| Session 8
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| 16:45 |
Solar Eclipse in Space: A Dream that is Coming True |
Hamid Djodeiri
Khodashenas |
35+10 min |
Abstract |
Biography |
| 17:30 |
What kind of Eclipse is this? |
Ajay Talwar |
35+10 min |
Abstract |
Biography |
| 18:15 |
End of Second Day Proceedings |
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Day 3, Saturday December 17th, 2011 : Preparation for TSE, ASE and Venus Transit 2012
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Presentation |
Speaker |
Duration |
Abstract |
Biography |
Session 9
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| 10:00 |
The Two Faces of Urania: Eclipse Weather
Prospects for 2012 and 2013 |
Jay Anderson |
35+10min |
Abstract |
Biography |
| 10:45 |
TSE 2012 Australia - The Local
Perspective |
Joe Cali & Terry
Cuttle |
35+10min |
Abstract |
Biography |
| 11:30 |
Tea Break |
Session 10
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| 11:45 |
TSE 2012 Australia - Education
Opportunities |
Terry Cuttle |
35+10min |
Abstract |
Biography |
| 12:30 |
Panel Discussion |
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35+10min |
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| 13:15 |
Closing |
SPACE |
30 min |
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Lunch |
| Separate Venue ( to be announced ) : |
| 17:00 - 17:30 |
Press Conference + Interaction |
Introduction of
Guests and SEC
members to
Press |
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| 18:00 onwards |
Cultural Evening and Dinner |
SEC Invitees,
Principals and
Coordinators |
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