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Physics Department Hosts Hands-on Astronomy Outreach

2025-09-01T06:04:18+03:00

On April 22nd, 2025, the Physics Education Department at Tishk International University successfully completed its community social project, "Beyond the Horizon: Hands-on Astronomy for Students," at Ishik Runaki International School. The event aimed to inspire scientific curiosity and foster a love for astronomy among young learners through an engaging and educational outreach activity. A Stellar Experience Staff and students from the department brought a professional telescope to the school, giving students a rare and exciting opportunity to observe the Sun and the Moon in real time. For many, this was their first time viewing celestial bodies up close. This hands-on [...]

Physics Department Hosts Hands-on Astronomy Outreach2025-09-01T06:04:18+03:00

International Astronomy Day

2023-11-05T08:20:55+03:00

In collaboration with the Kurdistan Astronomical Organization, the Physics Education Department, Faculty of Education at Tishk International University (TIU) organized International Astronomical Day event on October 29th, 2023. The event was an opportunity for astronomy amateurs, students, and experts to impart their wisdom and passion for astronomy to the broader public. The event aimed to familiarise participants with the astronomical aspects and set up astronomical telescopes in front of the Faculty of Education to observe the sun surface and sun surface activities such as sunspots, solar flares, and solar prominence. The event began with speeches presented by Mr. Azhy Chato Hasan, [...]

International Astronomy Day2023-11-05T08:20:55+03:00

Astronomy Club 4th Activity

2023-03-08T14:36:37+03:00

Astronomy Club 4th Activity On March 1st, 2023, at 6:00 PM, the Physics Education Department, Faculty of Education at Tishk International University organized the fourth Astronomy Club event in front of the Education Building. The selected timing allowed us to efficiently utilize a telescope to observe Jupiter and its two moons, as well as the moon at night. The event was highly informative and engaging, with attendees getting the opportunity to observe celestial objects through a private telescope. It was a valuable experience that broadened the participants' knowledge of astronomy and sparked an interest in the field. We extend our gratitude [...]

Astronomy Club 4th Activity2023-03-08T14:36:37+03:00

Astronomy Club Participated in the International Spring Festival 2022

2022-06-15T14:18:34+03:00

Astronomy Club Participated in the Spring Festival 2022 The Dean of Students Office at Tishk International University (TIU) organised the 5th International Festival of Language, Culture and Science at the TIU campus under the theme of "Green Energy and Minimum Waste" with the participation of general consulates, politicians, parents, students, staff, and guests, held on Tuesday, May 17th, 2022. The festival aimed to raise support for renewable energy as a solution to the region's crises of energy and environment and to increase the awareness of minimum waste. The festival also focused on promoting the message of peace and coexistence among countries and nations. The Astronomy [...]

Astronomy Club Participated in the International Spring Festival 20222022-06-15T14:18:34+03:00

Astronomy Club Second Outdoor Activity

2022-02-12T13:55:31+03:00

Astronomy Club Second Outdoor Activity The Astronomy Club at Tishk International University held the second outdoor activity on February 7th, 2022. Our students and staff members gathered on this sunny day to observe both the Moon and Sun with the telescope. Participants were amazed while observing the surface of the Sun and counting the number of sunspots with the telescope. It was also possible to see the craters on the Moon during this astronomy activity. We had also some visiting students from the College of Science at Salahadin University. The Astronomy Club hopes to continue organizing educational activities to promote student [...]

Astronomy Club Second Outdoor Activity2022-02-12T13:55:31+03:00
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