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Celebrated twice a year, the first International Astronomy Day is celebrated on May 2, while the next occasion will be on September 26.
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- Last update: May 2, 2020 1:38 p.m. IST
New Delhi: International Astronomy Day is celebrated twice a year in the fall and spring. Although the first Astronomy Day of 2020 is celebrated on May 2, it will be celebrated again on September 26.
On this day, museums, societies, astronomical institutions and planetariums organize seminars, workshops and other fun-filled activities to inform the world about the field of astronomy.
The day was first celebrated in 1973 after Doug Berger, the then president of the Northern California Astronomical Association, asked to observe a day dedicated to educating people about the mysteries of the universe.
On this day, here are the top four quotes from famous astronauts.
1. Neil Amstrong on the moon: “It is a bright surface in the light of the sun. The horizon seems to be very close to you because the curvature is much more pronounced than here on earth. It is an interesting place to be. I recommend it” .
2. Kalpana Chawla on goal achievement: “Do something because you really want to do it. If you do it just for the purpose and you don’t enjoy the journey, then I think you are fooling yourself. ”
3. Sunita Williams on teamwork: “You don’t look at the big problem as a whole, because I think it’s a little intimidating. So take it one day at a time, meet the people who will be meeting with you, for you and who you are going to work for, and really try to do the best job you can. That’s all teamwork, and that’s what space travel is all about. ”
4. Rakesh Sharma on his space experience: “As anyone can imagine, going up into space was a very rich and memorable experience and yes, it was also unforgettable.”
