Pavithraa / SST
N° 07 — Astronomy

Astronomy

Telescopes, ionospheres, atmospheric bands — and the quiet work of running a club that helps others look up.

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Role & Focus

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Vice President (2025 — 2026)

Co-leading club programmes, observation nights, and member development.

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Telescope Operations

Setup, alignment and use of optical and radio instruments.

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Planetary Research

Latitudinal wind speeds across Jupiter's atmospheric bands — TACs 2026.

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Outreach

WRO booth at Marina Bay Sands; introducing visitors to applied astronomy.

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Projects Done

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Jupiter Wind Bands (TACs 2026)

Latitudinal wind speeds across Jupiter's atmospheric bands.

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Ionospheric Radio Observations

Capture and interpretation of radio signals from the ionosphere.

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WRO Outreach @ Marina Bay Sands

Public-facing booth introducing visitors to applied astronomy.

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Club Observation Nights

Telescope operations, alignment and guided observation sessions.