| Event ID: | 69856 |
| Contact Name: | Saqib Ali |
| Contact Email: | saqibaliranasgd@gmail.com |
| Contact Phone: | 03206422144 |
| Organization: | FalkyatiDunya |
| Event Web Site: | https://www.facebook.com/groups/FalkiyatiDuniya |
| Dates: | 6th October 2023 to 10th October 2023 |
| Physical Event: | Yes |
| Type: | Public |
| Start/End Type: | Starts During WSW |
| Country: | Pakistan |
| State/Province: | Punjab |
| City: | Sargodha |
| Address: | Cat-IV 42 C2 colony, chashma barrage, Kundian, Tehsil Piplan |
| Location: | |
| Event Name: | Calculating the Circumference of the Earth |
| Event Description: | We have arranged an event to calculate the circumference of the Earth using the same method used by the Eratosthenes in 250 BC in Egypt. We have an astronomy related Facebook group named "Falkyati Dunya" (200k+ members). we answer questions of astronomy and space missions and arrange space related events like this. we asked our members from all over the globe (Pakistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, Afghanistan) to measure the shadow of a 1 meter rod (erecting straight at 90 degrees) at specific time. Surprisingly we got amazing results of Earth's circumference. We got 41485km, 38000km, 42200km. How this activity helped us gain practical knowledge about space exploration and geodesy. 1. We demonstrated how scientific methods work 2. Scientific data are not just blind estimates but based on some real Math 3. Earth is round and we can easily verify that using science 4. We have to engage members in a healthy practical activity. |
| Promotional Image: | .png ) |
| Report on the Results: | We got the results for Earth's circumference as 1. 40485km 2. 42000km 3. 38000km |
| Attendance: | 15 |
| Attendance is Unique: | Yes |
| Media Impressions: | 0 |
| Media Impressions are Unique: | No |
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