Bangladesh Astronomical Association has arranged an observation camp at Tentulia to observe the last Total Solar Eclipse of this century (from Bangladesh) on 22nd July, 2009.
Bangladesh Astronomical Association is working on astronomical event for last 21 years. Through these years, besides Space-Fest, Lab for Children, Astro-Olympiad, Sun-Festival we have arranged weekly sky-observation camp, yearly astronomy workshop, Bruno award and various types of competition (in school and college levels). We are regularly publishing our tri-monthly publication “Mohakash Barta”, the first and only magazine about astronomy. Besides this, we’ve published books like Tara-Porichiti (), Prachin Jotirbiddya (about mythology on various part of the world), Akash Pot, Bangladesh-r Jotir Bigyani-ra (about atro-scientist of Bangladesh), Goniter Moja (about the fun on Mathematics) etc.
Tentulia is the best possible place for this observation. Tentulia (Tetulia) is located at Panchagar district which is the most north-west part of Bangladesh. This Total Solar Eclipse will happen for 3 minutes and 59 seconds (3:59 min) and the total eclipse will happen for two (2) hours.
Scientists, science organizers, artists, singers, photographers, journalists, students and people from various professions will participate in this observation camp. This team will start from Dhaka on 20th July.
It will be our pleasure if you join this team. You and your friends & family are co-coordinately invited to join this team.
Bangladesh Astronomical Association
http://www.AstronomyBangla.com
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