Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (JNP) Launches Telescope Library

On 6th May 2024, JNP introduced a telescope library program for education and public use. Borrow telescopes, attend workshops, engage in astronomy activities."

JNP initiates a 'telescope library' program for education and public outreach.
Participants can borrow telescopes, binoculars, and gnomons for a specified period.
Orientation workshop scheduled for May 16 and 17; attendees must register and pay Rs 1,000 fee.
Program aims to engage students and provide access to astronomy tools for government institutions.
Workshop covers telescope optics, maintenance, daytime astronomy, night sky observations, and astrophotography.
Participants interested in tracking solar activities can benefit from special-purpose solar telescopes.