2008/04/30
Astronomical Association of Lanka
Report 02-IYA2009-Sri Lanka
The 2nd meeting of IYA National Node SL Committee was held on 2008 March 1st at the residence of Prof. Kavan Ratnatunga.
Attendees
Prof. Kavan Ratnatunga AALK/IAU
Mr. Thilina heenatigala AALK
Fr Mervyn Fernando Subodhi Institute
Mr. Sachith Dissanayake Colombo University
Dr. Rohan Munasinghe Moratuwa University
Mr. Yohan Ferreira AALK
Prof. Michael Snowden IAU
Discussed activities:
· Prof Jayant Narlikar visit in Nov 2008
· AALK/SLAA/CAA 50th Anniversary 14th June 2009
· Invitation to expat Lankan Astronomers to attend a workshop Publication of book with an popular article from all Lankan Astronomers and other Astronomers interested in Astronomy in Lanka
· Request for issue of a postage Stamp
· Subtitling of TV series COSMOS to Sinhala and Broadcast on National TV
Yahoo group
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/IYA2009-srilanka/
Sri Lanka IYA2009 National Node website
http://aalk.lakdiva.net/iya2009
Astronomical Association of Lanka
International Year of Astronomy 2009
International Astronomical Union
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Contact Details
Prof Kavan Ratnatunga. - Chairperson
p. (+94)-11-273-9917
m. (+94)-77-541-9494
a. No: 13, Vihara Road, Mount Lavinia 10370, Sri Lanka.
Mr. Thilina Heenatigala - General Secretary
e. thilina_atn@yahoo.com
m. (+94)–71-624-5545
w. http://thilinaheenatigala.blogspot.com
a. 27, Stalmaj H. S., Athurugiriya 10150, Sri Lanka.
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