Tweet Minister
Just over a week ago a conversation started on Twitter. This, itself, isn't unusual but what was unusual was that the conversation involved a Government Minister; the Science Minister no less. The conversation started with a comment by Colin Stuart who was worried about Lord Drayson acquiring responsibility for the role of Defence Procurement as well as Science. Several other science twitterers chipped in and it became a rare example of direct interaction between Government and the public.
I've saved the entire conversation including the comments about Lord Drayson's racing team at Le Mans (Science, Defence Procurement and a racing team!) to show what was said and some of the context.
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Bangladesh Astronomical Association has arranged an observation camp at Tentulia to observe the last Total Solar Eclipse of this century (from Bangladesh) on 22nd July, 2009.
Bangladesh Astronomical Association is working on astronomical event for last 21 years. Through these years, besides Space-Fest, Lab for Children, Astro-Olympiad, Sun-Festival we have arranged weekly sky-observation camp, yearly astronomy workshop, Bruno award and various types of competition (in school and college levels). We are regularly publishing our tri-monthly publication âœMohakash Bartaâ, the first and only magazine about astronomy. Besides this, weâ™ve published books like Tara-Porichiti (), Prachin Jotirbiddya (about mythology on various part of the world), Akash Pot, Bangladesh-r Jotir Bigyani-ra (about atro-scientist of Bangladesh), Goniter Moja (about the fun on Mathematics) etc.
Tentulia is the best possible place for this observation. Tentulia (Tetulia) is located at Panchagar district which is the most north-west part of Bangladesh. This Total Solar Eclipse will happen for 3 minutes and 59 seconds (3:59 min) and the total eclipse will happen for two (2) hours.
Scientists, science organizers, artists, singers, photographers, journalists, students and people from various professions will participate in this observation camp. This team will start from Dhaka on 20th July.
It will be our pleasure if you join this team. You and your friends & family are co-coordinately invited to join this team.
Bangladesh Astronomical Association
http://www.AstronomyBangla.com/
Posted by Total Solar Eclipse observation camp 2009 on Wednesday 24th Jun 2009 (07:32 UTC)
Ever look at the sky on a warm summerâ™s eve and wonder what lies beyond the captivating reds and oranges of the sunset? Or, do you ever lie beneath the twinkling stars on a clear night and wonder what it all means? Tomorrow is your chance to have all your questions answered. Neil deGrasse Tyson, world renowned astrophysicist, is doing a live taping of his interactive radio show, Star Talk, tomorrow at 8 PM on Chataboutit.com. Call into the show with your questions and be a part of the answers to the phenomenon of the summer sky.
Star Talk â✠8 PM on Thursday 7/2
Call: 877-CHA-T212
Check out Neil on The Colbert Report and Jimmy Fallon
http://chataboutit.com/star-talks-neil-degrasse-tyson-on-the-colbert-report/
http://chataboutit.com/star-talks-neil-degrasse-tyson-on-late-night-with-jimmy-fallon/
Posted by CBS Radio on Wednesday 01st Jul 2009 (15:09 UTC)
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Posted by Cheap Ed Hardy on Friday 10th Jul 2009 (03:44 UTC)