The Maldives Association for the Advancement of Science (MAAS) and Astronomers Without Borders (AWB) will hold a second viewing of Saturn on Thursday April 7 from 8pm onwards near the old stage east of the volleyball court nearby the Artificial Beach.
The first ‘Beauty Without Borders – Saturn Watch’ was held on Saturday, 2nd April 2011 as a start-off celebration for the Global Astronomy Month 2011 (GAM2011), MAAS said in a statement.
“Inspired by the night sky and its power to intrigue and bring people together, GAM2011 is an initiative of Astronomers Without Borders that brings new ideas, new opportunities and enthusiasts together worldwide to celebrate ‘One People, One Sky’,” MAAS said.
To celebrate this event of unity and curiosity in the Maldives, MAAS will be hosting a number of events during the month of April. The Saturn Watch rerun will be held on Thursday, April 7 from 8:00pm onwards at the old stage area east of the beach volley court near the artificial beach.
“Similar to the previous event, the public will have the opportunity to take a closer look at the ringed beauty through a telescope. During the event MAAS will give presentations about the planet Saturn and its moons,” said Ahid Rasheed, founder member of MAAS and AWB National Coordinator for Maldives.