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CHAPTER 1 The committee regards this as one of its most important recommendations. Participation in International Projects Multinational collaboration is the new paradigm in big science. This is going to be true in all branches of astronomy. Therefore, we in India have no option but to participate in future international ventures. While we must pursue our own projects, we must exploit every opportunity to collaborate in major international projects. The necessary expertise which will empower us to do so must be developed. In addition, one must consciously explore the possibility of using our facilities for complementary programmes which will support international missions/groups, in return for observing time with international facilities. The Role of the Astronomical Society of India The committee is of the strong opinion that as the body representing the professional astronomers, the Astronomical Society of India should be more proactive and should assume important responsibilities such as: • Organizing brainstorming sessions to define thrust areas and key programmes. • Help to set up Working Groups under its auspices. • Arranging Advanced Schools and Workshops (following the tradition of the Italian Physical Society and the Swiss Astronomical Society). • Publishing Lecture Notes which Indian students will be able to afford. • Interacting with agencies such as the NCERT, UGC, etc. with a view to introducing more topics in modern astronomy in the XII standard and Pre University level. • Helping to promote interaction between the active astronomers and college teachers and students. • Arranging refresher courses for school and college teachers, etc. Public Outreach This is an area where much has to be done. The funding agencies, the Astronomical Society of India, the various research institutions and individual astronomers have to contribute in a very major way in conveying the excitement of the latest discoveries in astronomy to the general public. Astronomy is the most effective way to teach people about the importance of science and technology. The committee would like to make a number of recommendations in this regard. • The committee strongly recommends that astronomical institutions develop close links with planetaria and science museums. They should encourage and facilitate the interaction between the astronomers and the staff at these centres. • The Astronomical Society of India should take active interest in this and help to catalyze such an interaction. • The ASI could also arrange refresher courses for the staff of planetaria and science museums, and also help them develop display material, including models of our major telescopes, etc. • The committee recommends that every observatory should set up an attractive Science Centre . This should be modern, and professional help should be sought in setting up such centres. 5
C H A P T E R 2 The Present Revolution in Astronomy The Hubble Deep Field. Courtesy: HST/NASA
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