Doha: The 3rd edition of the Katara Space Science Program (KSSP), organized by MAPS International WLL in collaboration with Katara Cultural Village, concluded Thursday, with overwhelming success. Over 600 participants, including students, undergraduates, and science enthusiasts from government and private sectors, took part in the three-day event. Attendees hailed from 101 schools in Qatar and abroad, representing 34 different nationalities, making this session a truly global celebration of space science. The August KSSP session focused on the theme, "James Webb Space Telescope - How Did They Make It?" Esteemed scientists from NASA, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), and the University of Sharjah led the session, which ran from Aug. 20-22. The event featured insightful presentations and live interactions with these prominent figures, offering participants the unique opportunity to engage directly with leading minds in the space science field. One of the highlights of the program was the practical activity th at involved building a scientific refractor box telescope using concave and convex lenses. Under expert guidance, participants eagerly constructed their telescopes and later engaged in a stargazing session to observe celestial bodies, including the moon, planets, and constellations. Over 300 telescopes were successfully built during the session. In addition to the scientific endeavors, the program hosted the 3rd edition of the "Cosmic Canvas: Space Art Exhibition." This exhibition displayed stunning fine art and photography inspired by space themes, featuring works by 21 renowned artists. It also included original prints from NASA and holographic art. Source: Qatar News Agency
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