Astronomical Astronomy Festival attracts students to participate

On October 7, the Astronomical Astronomy Festival was organized by HCMC Institute of Physics and Ho Chi Minh City Astronomical Club (Club). "Festival ." has attracted hundreds of young people in Ho Chi Minh City and some neighboring provinces.

At the event mentioned above, there were hundreds of young people registered as members of HCMC Amateur Astronomy Club.

This is the first club in Ho Chi Minh City for young people who love astronomy. Ho Chi Minh City Amateur Astronomical Club officially operated for 4 months. Members of the club can exchange information and knowledge and practice activities to expand knowledge of astronomy.

Excitedly watching the scientists introduce the stars (Photo: V. Giang)

The Ho Chi Minh City Astronomical Club now has a website at www.vietastro.org

In the framework of the seminar of the Astronomical Astronomy Festival, young people were heard and exchanged with Professors, Dr. Doan Mong Giao (Institute of Physics), Master Tran Quoc Ha (City Pedagogy University). HCM), teacher of astronomy subject Do Thanh Tuong (Le Hong Phong school, the only high school that teaches this subject) and honor guests on the history of aerospace, the activity of astronomical amateur in the world gender:

According to Master Tran Quoc Ha (Vietnam Astronomical Association), through this "Festival ." , one can see a real need of young people: the need to explore the sky, learn astronomy and the universe. .

However, compared to many countries, in Vietnam even astronomers are still facing many difficulties. As for young people, there are many difficulties due to lack of means (sky observation telescope), not yet learned carefully about astronomy under the roof of high school.

In Astronomical Astronomy Festival, a water rocket launcher Introducing models and launching performances by young high school students Le Hong Phong. Young people were also introduced to the telescopes and how to use them.

Astronomical space festival is held from 7 am to more than 20 hours but still attracts hundreds of young people to attend from beginning to end.

Vinh Giang