The Evolution of Calenders Through Astonomy
Join an insightful public talk exploring how astronomy shaped the evolution of calendars—from ancient civilizations to the modern Gregorian calendar. Learn from Dr. Y. Ravi Kiron, Director of Nehru Planetarium.
11 Jul
Sky Theatre, Nehru Planetarium, Teen Murti Bhavan, New Delhi, India
About Event
The Evolution of Calenders Through Astonomy
Discover the fascinating relationship between astronomy and timekeeping in this public lecture organized by Nehru Planetarium, Prime Ministers Museum & Library. The session will trace the historical development of calendars, explaining how observations of the Sun, Moon, and stars led to the creation of various calendar systems used across civilizations.
The lecture will cover the origins of lunar and solar calendars, the significance of leap years, and the evolution of the Gregorian calendar. The session concludes with an interactive Q&A, making it ideal for students, educators, astronomy enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the science and history of timekeeping.
Why Participate
More than just a hackathon.
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Learn how ancient civilizations measured time.
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Understand lunar, solar, and Gregorian calendars.
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Explore astronomy's role in calendar evolution.
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Interactive Q&A with an astronomy expert.
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Free educational public lecture.
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Suitable for students, teachers, and astronomy enthusiasts.
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Speakers & Mentors
Learn from AI researchers and founders.
Dr. Y. Ravi Kiron
Director · Nehru Planetarium
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Schedule
48 hours of building and innovation.
11 Jul, 9:00 am
Registration & Participant Seating
Participant check-in and seating at the Sky Theatre.
11 Jul, 9:10 am
Public Talk: The Evolution of Calendars Through Astronomy
Presentation by Dr. Y. Ravi Kiron on the history of astronomy, lunar and solar calendars, leap years, and the Gregorian calendar.