Tata Steel Young Astronomer Talent Search

Tata Steel Young Astronomer Talent Search

Organised in association with Pathani Samanta Planetarium, it fosters the intellect of students towards space science & astronomy.

After stupendous success of 11th edition of Tata Steel Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS), the 12th edition is back with a bang! Organised in collaboration with Pathani Samanta Planetarium,this flagship event of the Tata Steel in Odisha, is aimed to promote the contributions of legendary Odisha astronomer, Pathani Samanta in the field of Astronomy. YATS seeks to identify and promote the talents of school students in the field of space science by providing them platforms to test and express their knowledge.

So what are you waiting for? Come and participate.

About Pathani Samanta Planetarium

Pathani Samanta Planetarium is a premier institute of Odisha promoting science, astronomy, astrophysics and space science under the administrative control of Science and Technology Department, Government of Odisha. It has advanced digital planetarium projection system imported from USA. Till date, the planetarium has presented more than 25 different kinds of programmes to the public. Apart from regular shows, other activities are also organized by the planetarium such as Journey to Planets, The Moon: Our Neighbor in Space, The Mars, The Myriad Sun, World & Weathers and The Starry Sky.

Young Astronomer Talent Search 2018-19

The format of the competition is as follows:

– Open Quiz Competition on astronomy (Eligibility: Classes VI-X)

– Essay Competition with a section containing objective questions on astronomy (Eligibility: Classes IX-X)

Topic/Theme for Essay Competition:

Imagine Space Exploration 50 years from now

Contact

Abhishek Das,
Assistant Manager,
Corporate Communications, Tata Steel
abhishek.das1(at)tatasteel.com
Call: +91-9040094965

For How to participate?  Criteria , Rules, Schedule  refer Talent Search Publisher Link

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