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Maldives Science Society holds its first General Assembly
The Maldives Science Society has held its first General Assembly to elect members to its Executive Committee in compliance with the directive stipulated in the statute for the establishment and conduct of NGO’s in the Maldives. The meeting was held on 25 January 2010 in the Journey’s conference hall at G. Greenge, Alikilegefaanu Magu.
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The Maldives hosting the greatest gathering of pendulum specialists ever
The longest lasting annular solar eclipse of the millenium will occur on 15th January 2010. In fact, this will be the longest annular eclipse until the year 3043!
The Maldive Islands will receive a longer period of eclipse than any other country with over 10 minutes and 50 seconds of annularity.
During solar eclipses, there have been [...]
MSS stall at Youth day festival
As August 12th is the international Youth Day, Ministry of Human resources, Youth and Sports is organizing a festival in Henveyru Lonuziyaarai beach side. MSS has taken a stall there to promote the Year of Astronomy 2009 and global climate awareness campaign- 350.org.
The Marine Biodiversity of Maldives presentation has been postponed
The Marine Biodiversity of Maldives presentation has been postponed.
The MSS lauds Dr. Kavan Ratnatunge
The Maldives Science Society [MSS] extends thanks and gratitude to ex-NASA scientist Dr. Kavan Ratnatunge for his contribution for the successful launching of this society’s first ever event.
The Maldives Science Society joins the StarPeace Project
The StarPeace Project is a Global Special Project for the International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009). The project aims at connecting people living in bordering countries by conducting joint star parties to show that the sky could act as a bridge to unite people in spite of their culture, religion, nationality etc. As part of this project the Maldives Science Society is collaborating with the Sri Lankan Astronomical Association [AALK] for a joint event tentatively scheduled to be held on Friday, 13th March 2009.
MSS invites support (logistical and other) for events and projects
MSS invites the support from amongst its supporters for the events and activities planned for this year.
The Maldives Science Society acknowledged as the national node for the IYA2009
The Maldives Science Society proudly announces that this society has been acknowledged by the International Astronomy Union [IAU] as the national node [the single point of contact] for the International Year of Astronomy 2009 [IYA2009]. Mr. Ahid Rasheed, one of the four founders of this society, has been chosen to act as chairman in the society’s capacity as the national node.
Maldives Science Society’s maiden events – a success!
The Maldives Science Society has successfully hosted as planned its first ever science-event since its inception early this month. The event which was a presentation on the universe as viewed through the Hubble Space Telescope by the ex-NASA researcher and astronomer Dr Kavan Ratnatunga, was well-attended by students and science enthusiasts from across the city.
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