COSMOS organises ‘Sky Watch’ for children to clear misconceptions about solar and planetary systems
Mysore/Mysuru: Natural phenomena like solar eclipses, lunar eclipses and full moons have caused fear, inspired curiosity and have been associated with myths, legends and superstitions throughout history. Even today, an eclipse of the Sun is considered a bad omen in many cultures. But they are astronomical events and natural and there is no basis for blind belief, opined N. Amoghavarsha, Project Associate, Cosmology Education and Research Training Centre (COSMOS), Mysuru.
