Nepal Astronomical Society
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| Formation | 2007 |
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| Abbreviation | NASO |
| Purpose | * Promotion Of Astronomy And Astrophysics * Building a strong scientific community in Nepal |
| Type | NPO |
| Headquarters | Gaushala,Kathmandu, |
| Chairperson | Suresh Bhattarai |
| Website | http://www.nepalastronomicalsociety.org/ |
The Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO) is a Nepali learning and progressing society of professional astronomers and other interested individuals, headquartered in Kathmandu,Nepal. The primary objective of the NASO is to promote the advancement of astronomy,astrophysics and other closely related branches of science through various outreach and educational activities, while the secondary purpose includes enhancing the research in astronomy and astrophysics and providing a helpful and knowledgeable platform for members through its various activities activities. Its current mission is to enhance and share the knowledge of Astronomy, Astrophysics and humanity's scientific understanding of the universe.
Publications
Working Groups/Units
Because NASO is a diverge community and aims to develop Astronomy and other branches of science, it has been divided into mainly three units
- The Outreach Unit : This unit conducts various events and programs to spark the interest of astronomy and astrophysics and other sciences in the people.
- The Research Unit : This unit is comprised of various astronomy professionals and students which research on various astronomical and scientific issues
- The Educational Unit : This unit provides education to people and children all over Nepal and further strengthens their reach in Astronomy, astrophysics etc.