Date- 19- 25^th February, 2018

Organiser-Nehru Planetarium, Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, Public Outreach and Education Committee of Astronomical Society of India, Dronah Foundation, and Department of Archaeology & Museums of Government of Rajasthan

With a view to help disseminate unique features of the monument and the science behind astronomical observations in a more effective manner, Astronomical Society of India (ASI) organised a two-day workshop on Thursday and Friday for tourist guides operating there. ASI’s Public Outreach & Education Committee (ASI-POEC) conducted it in association with Dronah Foundation. The programme included lectures on basic concepts of positional astronomy and detailed mathematics behind various astronomical instruments held at Birla Auditorium in the centre of the city, followed by a hands-on session at the monument. The guides were encouraged to take readings from various instruments. About 50 guides participated.