Solar Eclipse 2020 Observation Camp

June 21, 2020, was not just another ordinary day for the Astronomical Society of the University of Colombo. It was a day that the moon obstructed the direct view of the Sun from the Earth. In other words, it was the day that a solar eclipse occurred. It was a day with big plans for the Astronomical Society. Many challenges filled this day. The Astronomical Society of the University of Colombo was always keen on sharing the knowledge of astronomical events with the public. Yet, with the ongoing pandemic, it was impossible to conduct a solar observation camp. Under the guidance of Professor Chandana Jayaratne, the official media unit of the Faculty of Science gave the solar eclipse visible to Colombo, Sri Lanka live. Read more