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The Association
The Sky Watchers� Association is an assemblage of amateur
astronomers engaged in promotion and popularization of astronomy as a
hobby, serious observational activities, publication of bulletins on
astronomy and opposing the influx of superstitious beliefs like astrology
etc. among the masses. Activities Since its birth in 1978, the Association
is engaged in the following regular activities:
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Holding regular sessions of sky watching through telescopes at the
Observation Centre at Dhakuria, Kolkata on Saturday evenings.
. Publication of a monthly bulletin on sky
observation � Sky Watching Guide.
. Publication of
Voyager, the Newsletter of the Association.
.Publication of books, booklets, leaflets etc.,
related with sky observation and astronomy.
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Arranging slide shows, lectures, seminars etc. at popular levels from time
to time and special observation programme during the astronomical events
of special interest. The Association also arranges slide-shows and
lectures for public interest when invited by other organizations or
institutions.
Instruments
2 nos. 5", 1 no. 6", and 1 no.
8.75" Newtonian Reflectors on equatorial mount and a slide
projector.
Library
The library has a
collection of about 350 books, periodicals and about 150 slides on sky
observation and astronomy.
Reaching SWA
: The place is really very very close
(about 2-3 min. walk) from Dhakuria Rly. Stn. If you get down at Dhakuria
Bus Stop at the main road, you have to reach the Rly Stn first. If you
walk beyond the southern end (i.e., towards right if you come from bus
stop) of the platform by about 50 yrds, you will come accross a very
narrow lane crossing the rail track from right to left, with a rail post
on the left side. Follow this left side lane, take right on the first
turn, follow till you come to a blue-white appt. building at the next
corner. SWA is on 3rd. floor of this apt.
Membership of
the Association
Any person having same views and objectives can become a member
of the Association. There is no academic or any other criterion to be
fulfilled. Anyone interested in becoming a member is required to fill an
application form in the prescribed format ( (Click here to download the printer
friendly version of the membership form ). After the Association approves
the same, a letter of approval will be intimated. One can then become a
member by paying the requisite subscription amount.
Subscribers of the
monthly Bulletin Sky
Watching Guide
In order to subscribe for the
monthly bulletinSKY WATCHING GUIDE
, one neither has to submit any application
nor be a member of the Association. Just by paying the requisite
subscription amount along with full name and address, one becomes entitled
to receive the bulletin throughout the subscription period. For regular
features of the bulletin, refer to the section on SKY WATCHING GUIDE .
Solar Division
and Variable Star Division
The Association also operates
two divisions, namely the SOLAR DIVISION
and the VARIABLE STAR DIVISION
with the aim of participating in
serious observational works in these fields. To enroll as an observer in
any of these divisions, one need not be a member of the
Association.
Contact Persons
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President |
Prof.Basudev Bhattacharya
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Vice
President |
Sri
Shankar Chakraborty |
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Vice
President |
Sm Dipa
Sarkar |
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General
Secretary |
Sri Subrata
Manna |
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Treasurer |
Sri Dipen
Chakraborty |
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Programme
Secretary |
Sri Abhimanyu
Dutta |
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Publications Secretary
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Sri Soumen Mukherjee |
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Observations Secretary
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Sri
Prabir Biswas |
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Librarian |
Sm Papri
Chakraborty |
Subscriptions The current rates of
subscription for the various facilities are as follows:
Membership of
the Association :
General Membership Fee (For
individuals above 16 years of age): Rupees 200.00 only per annum.
. Student Membership Fee (For individuals up to 16
years of age): Rupees 100.00 only per annum.
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Admission Fee (one time only): Rupees 100.00 only.
Subscription for Sky Watching
Guide:
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Self-collected: Rupees 120.00 only for 12
issues.
. Postal delivery (inland): Rupees
144.00 only for 12 issues (inland postage and handling
included).
. For foreign deliveries: Please
enquire.Mode of Payment: All payments must be remitted by cash, bank
drafts drawn on any bank at Kolkata payable to the SKY WATCHERS'
ASSOCIATION or A/C Payee cheques payable to the SKY WATCHERS' ASSOCIATION.
Money orders and Postal orders are not accepted. Please mention
clearly full name, address, and purpose of payment along with. All correspondences are to be addressed to:
The General Secretary,
Sky Watchers' Association,
47/1
Beni Banerjee Avenue, Kolkata 700 031, India.
E-mail: secretary@swakolkata.org
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