Nepal Astronomical Society Present’s

Drawing And Speech Competition

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Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO) has been celebrating World Space Week in Nepal since 2007. Our first space outreach event was the celebration of 50th Anniversary of the First Artificial Satellite: Sputnik-I on October 4, 2007, in collaboration with Russian Center of Science and Culture – Kathmandu (RCSC-Kathmandu). Since then, we are organizing different activities as a part of our World Space Week celebration in Nepal.

In June 2019, Ms. Manisha Dwa received became the World Space Week (WSW) National Coordinator for Nepal. With her new role, NASO will be the secretariat of the World Space Week Nepal and will facilitate all activities in Nepal. Click here to learn more about WSW and its objectives.

Theme for 2020: Satellites Improve Life

Registration Deadline: September 17, 2020

For any queries, contact us at:

9843708248 (NASO Office)

In 2020, we are running two competition for school students

• 4th National Space Art Competition 2020: Win a Telescope
• 2nd National Online Space Speech Competition 2020: Be Global

4th National Space Art Competition 2020: Win A Telescope

Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO) is pleased to announce the 4^th National Space Art Competition 2020. It is a unique opportunity for class 6-8 students to showcase their talent to win exciting prizes.

First Prize: Telescope, medal and certificate

Second Prize:  Gift hamper, medal and certificate

Third Prize: Gift hamper, medal and certificate

Rules and Regulations

1. Students from class 6-8 are eligible to participate
2. The registration fee must be paid through E-Sewa or Khalti (Please contact us at www.facebook.com/NASO for the payment).
3. Only the registered submission will be considered for further evaluation
4. Shortlisted Space Arts will be published on NASO Facebook page for Public Voting
5. The Space Art should be made at least in A4 size either landscape or portrait and based on the theme ‘Satellites Improve Life’
6. The result will be based on 50% public voting and 50% decided by the jury
7. Winners will be awarded in one of our programs

Click here to submit your space art. For any queries, please call us at 9843708248 (NASO Office)

2nd National Online Space Speech Competition 2020: Be Global

Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO) is pleased to announce the 2nd National Online Space Speech Competition 2020. It is a unique opportunity for high school students to showcase their talent and win exciting prizes.

First Prize: NRs. 10,000/-, medal and certificate

Second Prize: NRs. 5,000/-, medal and certificate

Third Prize: NRs. 3,000/-, medal and certificate

Rules and Regulations

1. Students from grade 9-12 are eligible to participate
2. The video record of the speech must be submitted within the deadline
3. Registration fee must be paid through e-sewa or Khalti (Please contact us at www.facebook.com/NASO for the payment)
4. Only the registered submission will be qualified for the competition.
5. Only the shortlisted videos will be published on NASO YouTube channel for voting
6. The length of the video must be no less than 3 minutes and no longer than 5 minutes
7. Proper time management carries 10 points
8. First 15 seconds (maximum) must be the introductory part including your name, address, grade, school name and age
9. The result will be based on 50% public voting and 50% decided by jury.
10. The video must be unpublished and uncut (must be single shot), in case of video being public from any other sources before being published from NASO channel officially; will be disqualified. If you need any help to make sure you video will not be public, please contact us at www.facebook.com/NASONepal
11. There is no language barrier, one can use either English or Nepali or both
12. Winners will be awarded with cash, trophy/medal and certificate in one of our programs

Click here to submit your space speech. For any queries, please call us at 9843708248 (NASO Office)