Akashmitra Mandal is an

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s' organization (Regd.No. MAH/557/96/Thane) in

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. Its objective is to popularize

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and induce students, enthusiasts to make useful contributions in the field of astronomical research. It also aims to carry systematic study of the subject. It was the first organization in

to organize the amateur astronomers' Meet in India. Since its establishment in August 1986, many

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s, Basic Astronomy Courses for students and elders, Sky Watching Programmes were conducted by the organization. It has also enhanced the astronomical

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in India by publishing the "Directory of Persons Associated with Astronomy in India". The important

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s in the brief tenure of Akashmitra Mandal are marked by some major contributions to the society in the field of astronomy in general and information dissemination in particular. Apart from the publication of Directory of Persons Associated with Astronomy in India, Akashmitra Mandal successfully measured the

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of Kalyan city. The opening of the Astronomy Reference Library was first of its kind not only in the city but also in its vicinity. Many young members are doing regular

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observation and they are also trying to design

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for radio meteor observation. The organization also provides guidance for 'Astronomy Olympiad'. Akashmitra Mandal had conducted a youth astronomy seminar, with the participation of about 200 students.

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Official website

Mr Mone from akashmitra - maharashtra times

activity of akashmitra mandal - activities by akashmitramandal

activity at akshmitra mandal - mumbai mirror

Shishir Deshmukh at akashmitra
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