Pokhara Astronomical Society: April 2013

Pokhara Astronomical Society (PAS) successfully celebrated its first Yuri's Night Star Party in commemoration of April 12, 1961 when cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin entered the space for the first time in human history. The program was held in Prithvi Narayan Campus, Pokhara, Nepal. More than hundreds students, teachers and public enjoyed the program for three hours. The program was conducted with the support of Creative Science Association (CSA). Mr. Shivaji Tiwari, president of CSA chaired the program where the chief guest was Mr. Nandalal Adhikari, assistance campus chief, institute of Science and Technology, Prithvi Narayan Campus.

The second wall magazine of PAS was inaugurated by chief guest on the program. Mr. Jeevan Lamsal, founder secretary of PAS, hosted the program and he gave his talk about the activities and mission of PAS. Similarly, Mr. Pradip Adhikari introduced the Creative Science Association to the participants. The program was coordinated by Mr. Mahesh Thakuri, founder vice president of PAS, and he gave presentation on "Pokhara Yuri's Night Star Party 2013". The program became more interesting when Mr. Ashish Sharma started Astro Quiz for the participants and distributed prizes.

Mr. Aditya Lamichhane gave his talks on the topic "Fundamental of Physical Cosmology" where he discussed about the basic components of our universe.

There was a beautiful musical performance by Mr. DInesh Lamsal where he showed his talent by playing his harmonium which made everybody cheerful and enjoy the party. The program was followed by the special documentary show of " First Orbit" about the first journey of Yuri Gagarin, first human to Space.