* Astronomy

Astronomers around the world celebrated 2007 as International Helio-physical Year. Some remarkable events took place in the past year. Comet McNaught surprised us all by showing up in broad daylight in the beginning of the year. It was the most brilliant comet seen in 40 years. Comet Holmes made a brilliant display in October. We also enjoyed one solar and two lunar eclipses.
In 2007, the students of Balmiki and Trichandra colleges formed Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO) and are organising star parties in Kathmandu with support from senior astronomers.
2008 is shaping up to be another great year for staring into space.

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