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Astronomy in Pakistan What can we do to promote astronomy in Pakistan?
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Well good to see sum astronomy work in pakistan..i think u shud be tryin to set up a larger telescope...like the ones in hawaii named keck and keck 2....these kind of telescope are usually located on higher grounds... ofcourse its going to be costly but u can have someone to sponsor this project. GOOD LUCL GOOD LUCK. Posted by Danyal
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thumbs up!! hey! you people are doing a great job but you should try to turn the amateur astronomers in our country to professional astronomers. we have a glorious history of astronomy. all the notable astronomers were Muslims and why can;t be today. you people should promote your society. 'cause people think that there's no scope for astronomy in Pakistan and hesitate to take interest in this field so promote your society by advertising or by any other means to succeed further and we hope we will soon have an astronomical observatory of our own.there's a beautiful saying: hitch your wagon to the stars. (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Posted by fatima ameer
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Pls help me find Telescope shop for purchase in Karachi Dear Friend, Pls help me out I'm new in this subject and looking to purchase Telescope pls help me out where are the shop of Telescope in karachi /other city in Pakiastan, so I can buy pls guide me the contact detail of it I will highly appreciate your prompt response. Posted by Jam Nasir Alliani
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Great Innitiative but i gotta say that much more needs to be done.... please let me know which star in the most prominent in the night sky over karachi... what stars do we need to look at.... at what time of the year.... i know Orion belt.... so i watch those stars.... as of tonight.... Dec. 15 2009 .... after some rain the night sky is " gorigorgeous " and very clear.... i know there is tons of stuff on wat to look in the night sky on google and youtube... but wat I wanna know is wat to look over karachi at wat time of the night and season.... Next biggest and the most important Question is .... "is there any meet up of karachi astronomers" for a coffee or may be at sea view... i sometimes go to seaview at night and the sky along the occean is just tooo attractive to leave.... i hope we can have a meet up at sea view some time so that all the share their stories... folk stories.... knowledge... and learn and inspire from each other... Thanks a bunch .... Muhammad Ali Email: m22ali@hotmail.com Posted by Muhammad Ali
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Karachi Astronomers Meet up If any one can take out some time from watching garbage political talkshows on their TV channels... or indian photo copied pakistani dramas.... and wanna get together to be lost in the beauty of the skies and stars...and their surprisingly gigantic knowledge and wisdom....meet up at sea view or some coffee shop .... contact me I have 3 to 4 other astronomers too.... so if you wanna click the stars.... hola at me or email.... Email: m22ali@hotmail.com Cell: 0343-3193998 Posted by Muhammad Ali
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Re: Karachi Astronomy meetup Please contact Mehdi at: mmehdihussain@yahoo. com They are planning a star viewing session on 19th Dec. Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain
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Re: Astronomy in Pakistan Pakistani astronomy stands little chance of flourishing if we let the already scarce telescopes and astronomical optics sit in cardboard boxes and never get to focus on the stars! |
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ZZZZAAAAAIIIN Yar Zain bhai, bas thori si mohlat de do. This 12.7" one will be housed in the dome and work would resume with the dome. Bus thora sa sabar :-) Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain
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As I am planning to come in March this year, I will try to complete at least the mirror cell with your help...definitely Insha Allah. Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain
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Need some help.... Hey guys....this is Khizer,,,,, m a student of architecture bt hav ma interests in astronomy too...... i research n study skies,,,,,bt dat is restricted to ma knowledge,,,as normally m a student of archi....i cant find a person who guide can me so i rely on internet,,,,n obviously night sky to keep up....i have the basic knowledge of star gazing,,,,have been more than a yr,,,since i have been doin that,,,,,can locate constellations,,,,,have seen mercury in early mornings.....bt i want to get more of this thing,,,,,i hope there r ppl here who can guide me to learn the future levels n secrets of skies... Posted by Khizer
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Re: Need some help.... Khizer, it is good to hear from you and know of your interest. I have sent you a detailed PM. Posted by Zain Ahmed on 29th Jan, 2010
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Re: Need some help... Khizer, can you design a small scale observatory for us?... :-) Posted by Muhammad Akbar Hussain
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well i only use ma eyes as yet...havnt gt into binoculars or any other equipment....i wanted to do it step by step...dats y havnt upgraded ma level so far.. Posted by Khizer
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as far as designin an observatory for u guys...i surely can do that....i have thought of an observatory for ma thesis project....bt still have an yr to explore other posibilities..n its too early to say.....kher i surely can...provided u give a site n a info ov things inside an observatory... Posted by Khizer
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Re: Pls help me find Telescope shop for purchase in Karachi Nasir bhai, we are glad to have you in our team of Pakistani astronomers. I've sent you a detailed email. Hope it helps. Feel free to ask any questions you may have. Posted by Zain Ahmed on Febraury 7th, 2010
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Need Help to buy Telescope in Karachi Friends i am Chartered accountancy final student by profession and working in KPMG Taseer Hadi Chartered Accountants but i have variety of Other Interests specially those which are commanded in Quran by ALLAH TAULA including oserving Universe. Please Help Me to Locate shops in Karachi for buying a good TELESCOPE Thanks for making a website on this field. Posted by Qazi Abdul Hanan Abro
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Re: Need Help to buy Telescope in Karachi I have written a lengthy account of commercial scopes in Pakistan and mailed it to you. Let us know if you have any other queries. Posted by Zain Ahmed on February 9th, 2010
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Where to buy a telescope in Karachi? Dear Sir, It would be very kind of you if you would provide assistance to me regarding the purchase of a telescope in Karachi. Thanking You, Ali Lari. Posted by Ali Lari
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Re: Where to buy a telescope in Karachi? #Ali Lari Check the camera market is Saddar. They sometimes keep low quality astronomical telescope but at a higher price. They do have some good binoculars at reasonable prices which you can use on a set of camera tripods. Posted by M. Akbar Hussain
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I want astronomycal4 telescope i have to by astronomy telescope. where are the shops to by it Posted by sma
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what about scope of astronomy in pakistan? its pleasure to see a platform to discuss astro,it seems that it will take a lot of time in establishment of astro in pak.and being practical,what do you ppl say about the scope of this field in pakistan in near future,? Posted by farwa
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Re: what about scope of astronomy in pakistan? Thank you for your interest Ms. Farwa. I speak on the basis of my fifteen years as a Pakistani astronomer that there's a lot of fascination about astronomy in our country. By a lot I mean a lot - no exaggeration here. It's just that until a few years ago, astronomy enthusiasts were scattered and everyone thought (s)he was the only astro-buff around. Now thanks to the internet, the local astronomy community is coming together and flourishing both in numbers as well as experience and equipment Masha Allah. There are currently at least four Pakistani scopes in the 14"-18" aperture league besides instruments dedicated to solar and planetary studies as well as some top-notch astrophotography gear. During the past six months, the astronomers in Karachi alone have organized four dark sky events Alhamdulillah. More than a dozen outreach programs have been organized in various locations across the country in 2009 and 2010. Astronomy groups in other countries are now inviting us to their regional events. Local institutions have been offering degrees related to space sciences. From first hand experience, this is what I can "say about the scope of this field in Pakistan in the near future": it's going to be an awesome ride Insha Allah. Never before has Pakistani astronomy been so exciting. All praise be for Allah Pak. Anyone who's interested can become a part of the community and share the fun. Clear skies. Posted by Zain Ahmed on 19 June 2010
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Really nice to hear that, Zain. But can you tell me more on the institutes that are offering space studies? I would love to review some of them. Clear skies! Posted by Safwan Ramzan
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Sure. Please register on the forums at www.kaasts.com. I have written an article about it which I'll upload there shortly so that we can have an organized and searchable record of the discussion. Posted by Zain Ahmed on 5 July 2010
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I've already got myself registered there. Hope to find that article up on the forums soon. cheers! Posted by Safwan Ramzan
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Where Can I buy Telescopes? Where Can i buy telesopes in Karachi, Posted by Aamir
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astrophysics isnt taken very seriously by many people in pakistan. plz hold a telescope making competition at high school level and urge schools such as karachi grammar, city, st. patrick's , generation's and beacon house to participate Posted by Seher
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Re: Seher Telescope designing competition in schools is a very attractive idea. I will have a word with the team of Karachi Astronomers Society and the astronomers in Quetta to get a feedback on the feasability of this idea. I am myself based outside Pakistan but my astronomer colleagues are very active and always looking for new ideas. Posted by Akbar
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Re: Aamir Aamir: It depends what you are exactly looking for. You can always find small binoculars from camera and electronic markets in Pakistan. Every now and then, some small astronomical telescope pops in these markets, but mostly at very high price. My idea is to attempt making your own scope while keep looking for some useful stuff in Karachi Saddar market. There is always some interesting thing you can find in Shershah scrap market. Posted by Akbar
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telescope hunt... Hi everyone pls tell me places where i can buy a telescope my specs are...i am looking for a telescope with which i can see saturn...jupiter...i guess thats alot.... Posted by Asaad Masood
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Buy Telescopes in Pakistan For all those who want to purchase good telescopes in pakistan, I have searched an online shopping store in Pakistan that offers Celestron and Meade telescopes in Pakistan from their store in USA. That is "homeshopping.pk" go to this url and search telescope. You will find a no. of items with prices in Pakistani Rupees. Try it! Posted by Engineer Khan
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Re: Buy Telescopes in Pakistan Thank you Mr. Khan. We have been aware of homeshopping.pk since long, but we do not recommend it to anyone. The telescopes for sale on the site are all low quality stuff at ridiculously high prices. Nevertheless, we appreciate your willingness to try to help fellow enthusiasts. Posted by Zain Ahmed on 26th December 2010
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Re: Buy Telescopes in Pakistan Thanks, Mr. Zain Ahmed for appreciation. Yes you are right about low quality of the telescopes offered on homeshopping.pk previousely. But, have you checked it recently? Because, now they are also advertising some famous brands on their site. Like The Meade ETX-80AT for Rs. 70K, Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ for Rs. 42K, Celestron Nexstar 114mm Go-To Reflector Telescope for Rs. 43K, Celestron PowerSeeker Telescope 127EQ for Rs. 32K, and Celestron First Scope Telescope for Rs. 15K. Please, check this url and then enlighten us with your expert advice, whether one may go for any of these telescopes at the offered prices or not? Posted by Engineer Khan
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Re: Buy Telescopes in Pakistan Sorry, I forgot to give the url, here it is. http://homeshopping.pk/ categories/Consumer- Electronics/Telescope- %7B47%7D- Binoculars-/ Telescopes/? page=1&sort=featured Any advice, please. Posted by Engineer Khan
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A Very Good Astronomy Software Hi, Mates, A very good software which you may use to locate heavenly bodies in the night skies according to your location is Stellarium. Its an open source software so its free. The latest version available is 0.10.6.1. You can set your own location by selecting your city or by adding your location by longitude and latitude. This is very useful software to supplement your Binocular or telescope, because with this you may locate or identify celestial objects and then may explore them with you optical instrument. Posted by Engineer Khan
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Promotion of astronomy there are too many underground astronomers who are gazing the sky, one should start a membership so that people can become member of the association and we can arrange a get together at beaches and other places where we can find clear sky and can explore the sky together, this will not only help junior astronomers like me but will also help promote this association Posted by qazibasit
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Need Help I am in Lahore and If anyone is from there, can you please tell me from where can I buy a nice telescope My budget is 10 to 15 thousand I already have an amateur binocular inherited from my grandfather but it is not much good for celestial viewing. I have favourited a celestron telescope on the internet but I am a little cautious when ordering online and I want to see some in person Please Help me Posted by Muhammad Usama
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Space Game For those who love astronomy there is a simulator available for free on the internet called Orbiter 2010 i have heard that NASA is using that simulator to train its employees Posted by Muhammad Usama
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Re: Need Help (Muhammad Usama) Feb 10, 2011 Sorry for late reply. My idea is that you can make a better telescope yourself in that budget than you would find anything useful in 10-15000 rupees in Pakistan for astronomy. Many people have constructed their own telescopes in our country and the outcome is extremely encouraging. Try one. I will still vote for a 50mm binocular if you can purchase it within 15000 rupees in Pakistan. Posted by M. Akbar Hussain
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astronomy in pakistan we can promote astronomy by incensing interests of people in cosmology Posted by saair
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Suggestions for the Future I am delighted to see that there is an amateur astronomers society here in Pakistan. I myself have always held a fascination with astronomy since I was a child but never gave myself the chance, till now, to explore this interest. I think what may benefit astronomy in Pakistan is to organize a small conference to start with and choose people within the society to make presentations. And finally my congratulations to the organizers of this great group! Posted by aamir masood
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I had no idea this kind of work was being done in Pakistan. I'm very impressed and very proud. Way to go! Posted by Tamkinat Rauf
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Need Help I am a newbie please let me know how to make a refractor.I want to see upto saturn.I have a nice steel tube and a 35mm plano convex lens(from a disposable camera).What else would I need. Looking for quick response. PAKISTAN ZINDABAD. HAPPY INDEPENDANCE DAY. Posted by Bilal on 13 August 2011
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Re: Bilal on 13 August 2011 I hope our discussion on this topic on KAAS forum was helpful. Please don't hesitate to ask if any concern. Good luck Posted by Akbar
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Need a telescope :( I need a telescope, dnt knw where to get it from :( I went to Urdu bazar,saddar,lucky star but didnt find any :( Is there any shop in Karachi where telescopes r available?? Posted by Syra
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sallam i m in love to see that kind of activity in PAKISTAN whenever i came to PAKISTAN i would love to join club.currently i m in england and looking to buy a good telescope plz giv me an idea.thanks Posted by muhammad Irfan
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Re: Syra and Irfan @Syra: Purchasing a usable astronomical telescope is a big problem in Pakistan. Small size astronomical telescopes keep on popping up at times in electronic market in Saddar Karachi but these are very costly and are not of good quality. Visit Karachi Astronomers Society website (www.kaasts.com). One of our members was looking fwd to sell out a small but good quality telescope. I don't know if it is still available. @Muhammad Irfan: Thank you for the appreciation. If you come over to Karachi, our team at Karachi Astronomers Society (www.kaasts.com) would be delighted for you to join. In the UK there are many astronomy equipment retailers. I had purchased equipment from Rothervalley Optics in Kiveton, Widescreen Centre in London and also Scopes'n'skies.com in recent years. You can find many more over internet or at least one nearby your residence hopefully. Wishing you clear skies in UK :-) Posted by Akbar
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