The Astronomical Society of Nepal (TASON) is a non-profit organization which was establishedi in September 2000, initially with the aim to develop ' astronomy in Nepal. Although, due to lack of funds, publicity and other factors, TASON currently has low number of members.
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Objectives of TASON:
Encouraging and helping students to learn astronomy by providing access to equipments and resources.
Assembling amateur astronomers in Nepal and the Asian World in order to develop their astronomical hobby through the exchange of astronomical data, information, articles, and observational expertise, and also,if possible, providing all what an amateur astronomer may need (e.g. astronomical equipments, periodicals, books, references etc.).
Popularization of Astronomy, that is spreading astronomical culture and awareness among all classes of the Community, and ascertaining the importance of astronomy and allied sciences in every-day life and their inter-relationship with all fields of knowledge (such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, environmental sciences, technology, communications, ... and even philosophy !).
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How the Society functions :
Publishing astronomical articles, essays and astronomy news in local newspapers and mass media.
Providing astronomical periodicals (such as Astronomy, Sky Telescope, Astronomy Now, Popular Astronomy, The Planetary Report etc.), as well as astronomical books, video tapes, posters, astronomy-software etc.)
Organizing weekly and monthly observation of the sky and of the major celestial events.
Organizing Astronomical Camps devoted to certain astronomical events, such as meteor showers, comets etc.
Cooperation with other institutions (National and International) possessing similar interests. TASON is a member of the following.
Astronomical Society of Pacific (ASP)
Planetary Society (PS)
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC)
Delivering lectures and seminars, and organizing "Star Nights" (Few days of Star Observation, using equipments provided by the society and other organizations) at various universities, schools, clubs, societies, youth camps.
Helping in Founding Astronomy Clubs in various schools and universities.
Organizing Astronomy festivals, activities dedicated to schools, which may include an opening ceremony, astronomical lectures, an astronomical exposition, and a Star Night.
Organizing Scientific Astronomical Days in cooperation with universities and/or institutions (such as the professional unions).
Organizing conferences about astronomy and space sciences in cooperation with universities or other agencies.
Organizing special training courses on various topics in astronomy, both for students and teachers which will mostly be held in cooperation with the Ministry of Education.
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