Tuesday, March 23, 2010

SPACE TALKS - Book on basic Astronomy

Learning Spheres launches their 4th book titled "SPACE TALKS" a book on basic Astronomy for children. The book is released at the hands of Dr Mangala J. Narlikar an eminent mathematician and in the presence of Dr Jayant Narlikar, an eminent Astrophysicist and Padma Vibhushan awardee, and Mr Percival Noronha , President AFA- Goa.
This function was organised by AFA in the month of october at NIO Auditorium- Dona Paula during the celebration of International year of Astronomy 2009.












This illustrative , colorful book is written in a easy and lucid language and in an unique dialogue form.

The forward of the book is also written by Dr Mangala J Narlikar and has also edited the same. The earlier three books viz ,

1) Vidnyan Yogi , a book on life history of scientist along with their inventions.

2) Saimakaden Samvad, ie dialogue with nature .

3) Malbakaden Samvad , very similar to Space Talks,

were written in Konkanni so as to reach every corner to popularise science.