Mind-melting Facts about the Sun
The Sun is an average star – there are other stars which are much hotter or much cooler, and intrinsically much brighter or fainter. However, since it is by far the closest...
Solar Astronomy - Karachi Astronomers Society Blog
International SUN-day June 18th 2017
“Scientia Vincere Tenebras”, phrase means “Conquering Darkness Through Science”. The Sun and its composition, energy producing mechanisms and relationship with our little rocky planet is, by far, the most important influence in the Universe...
Lighting Up the Darkness – Solar Village Project
1.3 billion people live without the benefit of electricity. The Solar Village Project is a non-profit organization. They are actively assisting African families improve their lives through access, acquisition, maintenance and knowledge of solar...
AFRICAN SOLAR ECLIPSE – Sept 2016
Sky watchers in more than 50 African countries are about to witness a solar eclipse. On Thursday, Sept.1st, the Moon will pass in front of the sun, covering as much as 97% of the...
KAS-SAP Mobile App
KAS Solar Astronomy mobile app is now available. Get notifications about news and events directly on your mobile phones. Keep all the solar activities by Karachi Astronomers Society in your hands. Download from Google Play Store Download for iOS on Apple...
A video guide to solar observing and imaging
NEVER EVER look directly at the Sun, with your naked eye or through a telescope, as this will cause immediate and permanent blindness. Introduction to Solar Telescopes Coronado PSTs, Lunts or Solarscopes? An introduction to...
The Calcium Filtered Sun
Although the Sun is completely made of gas, the density and temperature of the gas changes drastically as you travel from the outermost regions to the center. Scientists look at different layers of the Sun...
Build a Solar Oven – a science project
Use the sun’s energy to heat up a tasty treat with this simple solar oven! Have you ever heard the expression that it’s so hot out you could fry an egg on the sidewalk?...
Interesting Facts about the Sun
Enjoy these fun Sun facts for kids as well as adults. Learn how hot the Sun is, how long it takes light from the Sun to reach Earth, what the Sun is made of...
Sun – our own star
The Romans called the sun Sol, which in English means sun. In ancient Greece, the sun was called Helios. Our Sun is not unique in the universe. It is a common middle-sized yellow star...
Observing the sun yourself
Don’t ever look directly at the Sun through a telescope or in any other way, unless you have the proper filters. One can damage their eyes by looking directly at the Sun in a...
