In Collaboration with IEEE CS KIIT & Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO)

Asteroid Search Training Program

Join the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) and contribute to space science. October 7-8, 2025, 7-9 PM IST

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About the Program

This intensive two-day online training program is designed to prepare students for the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) in collaboration with NASO. Participants will learn to use Astrometrica software to identify and report potential asteroid discoveries.

Format: Online live training sessions | Duration: 2 days (4 hours total) | Certificate provided

Objective: Equip students with practical skills in asteroid detection and data analysis, contributing to real scientific research.

Prerequisites: Basic computer skills. No prior astronomy experience required.

Hands-on Training

Practical sessions with real astronomical data

Certificate of Completion

Receive a certificate after successful training

Pre-Campaign Session

Special preparation before the official campaign begins

Training Details

Day 1

Introduction & Software Setup

  • Introduction to AstroSource Campaign
  • NASA collaboration overview
  • Importance of asteroid search
  • Introduction to Astrometrica Software
  • Downloading & Installing Astrometrica
  • Downloading Practice Image Sets
  • Setting up Astrometrica
  • Loading Images into Astrometrica
Day 2

Hands-on Practice & Report Submission

  • Working with Practice Image Sets
  • Step-by-step asteroid detection workflow
  • Identifying moving objects
  • Practice Sessions in Breakout Rooms
  • Criteria for Asteroid Detection
  • Submitting Observation Reports
  • Practice report submission
  • Final Review & Q/A Session

Training Schedule

2 days of intensive training in asteroid detection. October 7-8, 2025 | Daily 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM IST

Day 1, October 7

Introduction & Software Setup

Introduction to the program, NASA collaboration, and hands-on setup of Astrometrica software with practice image sets.

Day 2, October 8

Hands-on Practice & Report Submission

Practical asteroid detection exercises, breakout room sessions, and learning to submit observation reports in the correct format.

October 9-14

Pre-Campaign Preparation

Additional practice and preparation sessions with mentor guidance before the official campaign begins on October 15.

October 15

Campaign Begins

Official start of the All-Nepal Asteroid Search Campaign where trained participants can contribute to real asteroid discovery efforts.

Our Trainers

Suresh Sir

Suresh Sir

Senior Mentor & Coordinator

Experienced mentor with extensive knowledge in astronomical research and student training programs. Key coordinator for the All-Nepal Asteroid Search Campaign.

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Prajwal Panth

Prajwal Panth

Technical Trainer & Coordinator

Final-year B.Tech student with research interests in machine learning and secure computation. Holds multiple patents and has discovered provisional asteroids through NASA's IASC program.

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Deepti Gautam

Deepti Gautam

Lead Trainer & Astronomy Expert

Passionate amateur astronomer and educational outreach enthusiast. Founder of Astronomy Enthusiasts In Nepal and active contributor to the American Association of Variable Star Observers.

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Participation Details

This program is specifically designed for students of KIIT University who are interested in astronomy and space science.

Team Formation

Initial target of 10 teams with 5 teams already confirmed

Student Selection

From KIIT's Technical Domain and selected 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-year students

Final Team List

To be submitted to NASO and IASC before October 11, 2025

Organizers

IEEE CS KIIT

IEEE Computer Society KIIT Student Branch Chapter (SBC15681N)

Leading the technical implementation and student participation

NASO

Nepalese Astronomical Society

Providing expertise, training resources, and campaign coordination

Training Team

Expert trainers with extensive experience in astronomy and asteroid detection

IASC Collaboration

International Astronomical Search Collaboration

Providing the platform and data for asteroid search campaigns

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