Q1- What is the minimum age to join Space club?
Ans. 10/11 years OR a class six student.

Q2 - How many modules do Space offer?
Ans. Space offers courses in three modules, viz. Module I,Module II and Module III. Module I is usually open to Class VI,VII and VIII. That is for a duration of 1 year. Those who are interested to go further with in Module they join Module II, which is again for one year and that is followed by Module III.

Q3- What all do we get in Module I?
Ans. You get an astronomy kit, one refractor telescope, 3 posters (of celestial object), lodging & fooding during night observation, an evening observation , registration for astronomy board competition.

Q4- What all do we get in astronomy kit for module I?
Ans. This is all that you get in the kit. Listed as follows:
• A solar viewing goggles.
• A latitude finder.
• A planisphere.
• A Gnomon with a base.
• A set of space cards.
• A sun dial.
• A Columbia shuttle model making kit.
• A glowing zodiac constellation.
• A CD on images & softwares related to astronomy.
• Activity sheets.
• A beginner's guide on Astronomy.
• Astronomy News letter( 5 issues)
• 3 posters
a. moon, b. sky map and, c. milky way galaxy.
• An 18 X refractor telescope with tripod stand.
• Hand outs based on sessions.
• Certificate at the completion of module.

Q5- What all do we get in astronomy kit for module II?
Ans. This is all that you get in the kit. Listed as follows:
• A monthly star map.
• Messier objects booklet.
• Sun projection card.
• 3 D images CD with 3D glasses.
• Astronomy observer log book.
• Hubble Images gallery CD.
• Hand outs.
• Spectroscope with diffraction grading.
• Mars Map poster.
• Space exploration poster.
• Astronomy news letter ( 6 issues).
• Student certificate.
• SV76AZ Space view telescope (per Club of minimum 20 students).
• Chandrayaan Mission CD ( per club).

Q 6 - What will my child learn once he gets into space club?
Ans. The student will be introduced to the vary basics of the universe like time and directions, how vast is the universe and other similar topics which will enhance knowledge and reasoning.

Q7 - How is better from current school curriculum?
Ans. The School curriculum is limited to textbook knowledge and doesn’t enhance scientific temper. The space astronomy modules are a step by step process which improve a students scientific temper, reasoning and inference.

Q8 - How will my child benefit from astronomy in future?
Ans. Astronomy increases the overall personality to never seen before levels. Students feel more confident about their outlook towards their career and life.

Q9 - How much investment will it require for my child to learn astronomy?
Ans. Learning is a never ending process and once a child gets introduced to astronomy through the space clubs he/she is already training to become an amateur astronomer. A career can then be chosen later on the basis of a students further interests.

Q10 - Will it affect my child's studies?
Ans. The student gets more confident in studies and curriculum because a very organized way of problem solving and concept realization is used to communicate the curriculum. This makes the student more organized and it leads to better management of studies and extracurricular activities.

Q11. What is SPACE an NGO doing?
Ans. Our goal is to popularize and spread of astronomy and space sciences throughout the Indian masses, especially children through path-breaking and innovative concepts, services and programs.

Q.12 When was it started?
Ans. SPACE Group was formed in 2001.

Q.13 What are SPACE Clubs?
Ans. Space club is a program designed to introduce in schools so that children can learn the basic concepts of science, astronomy, geography, physics, history etc. by activities and experiments in a fun way.

Q.14. How can I register with SPACE ?
Ans. For any queries about the SPACE club: For Delhi contact
Ms. Pooja Choudhary
Mobile- 9250901041.
Address-WZ-19, Asalatpur,
A-3 block, Janakpuri, New Delhi-110058.
E-Mail : pooja.c@stepl.org

Q.15 As a parent how can I join with Space?
Ans. We are also running a separate branch for astronomy lovers i.e. Astronomica – brings together amateurs and professionals passionate about astronomy. For further info

Contact Ms Shikha Chanana Coordinator,
Astronomica Email : astronomica@space-india.org
Mobile# +91-9212669953

Q.16. What is the scope of Astronomy for the students?
Ans. Astronomy & Astrophysics (A &A) is taught as special courses in the M.Sc. programmes of the Physics or Mathematics departments in universities or colleges. It is, therefore, desirable for a student to acquire proficiency in physics and mathematics at the graduate level and then opt for A & A specialization or an engineer with a B.Tech. or B.E. degree, but with aptitude for A & A, can also enter the field as a research scholar. There is an acute need for young scientists to enter into the field. There are several research institutes and Government organizations that employ research scientists in various academic grades for research oriented programmes. Industry: Experience with increasingly sophisticated astronomical instrumentation and expertise gained in computer programming and handling data can serve as valuable assets for jobs in industry. India is also witnessing a growth in planet aria and these educational centers would need qualified astronomers for educating the masses. And astronomer usually work for the government, defence and space research organizations, electrical and electronic equipment manufacturers etc. Space Applications Centers, etc. One can also NGO's like the SPACE which is involved in running their own curriculum in astronomy, telescope making, organizing observation sessions for the public and popularization of Astronomy.

Q.17 What all i get if i join space clubs?
Ans. First you get the valuable knowledge about astronomy which enrich you and give an add on advantage over other classmates. You can call yourself an amateur astronomer and to help in your sky observations and astronomy skills you will get your own astro kit. Not only this you will get an opportunity to participate in inter school events and events of international levels.

Q.18 What are the timing of classes and where will it be?
Ans. Classes will be normally of 2 Hrs duration at your school and will also include night observation at some place near NCR.

Q.19 Wont it affects my regular study?
Ans. No not at all. Basic course will be covered in 9 sessions for which we will be meeting only 9 days, of which 7 sessions will be at your school and 8th will be also at your school but in the evening and for 9th session we will be going to some dark site for n night observation.

Q.20 What about your faculty ? How much they are qualified ?
Ans. Our faculty are qualified and experienced educators with masters and holding degrees in teaching.


Q.21 How SPACE would arrange for watching any international event happening outside our country?
Ans. We are arranging an online exam i.e Heliodyssey, International Student Expedition to site where we can watch solar eclipse.for more details contact visit our website www.heliodyssey.org