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Three rocks on the surface of planet Mars have been given Indian names - Kohinoor, Nalanda and Pongal

The names were given by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) geologist Amitabh Ghosh.
A team of NASA scientists is visiting the Nehru Planetarium on Wednesday to discuss the findings, including the rocks, of the Spirit and Opportunity Rover mission to Mars. The team will also interact with amateur astronomers and students.

Earlier, NASA planetary geologist Amitabha Ghosh had said that the team comprising himself, Dr Michael Wyatt, astro-geologist Dr James Rice and Dr Nicole Schultz would aim to boost space science research in India.

"We will be talking about out experiences, our disappointments and moments of glory during the 500 days of the mission through a series of lectures in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore to create awareness about space exploration in this country"-Amitabha Ghosh.

The NASA team has put up a website www.tharsisindia.com (tharsis is the biggest volcanic region on Mars) to further its awareness campaign in India.





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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have given Indian names to certain types of rocks on Mars.
"We shall disclose the names soon after NASA gives clearance to make this classified information public" Amitabha Ghosh, NASA planetary geologist ,(currently on a three-city tour to India).
The rocks were named in consultation with Indian geophysicists and astrophysicists.
A four-member team from NASA, including planetary geologists Ghosh, Dr Michael Wyatt, astrogeologist Dr James Rice and Dr Nicole Schultz are in India to further space science research, and conduct awareness campaigns in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore.
"The idea is to hold talks at scientific organisations and planetariums to create awareness about space science research" - Amitabha Ghosh.
As members of the Mars Explorer Rover Mission, the four have been witness to the activities of Spirit and Opportunity rovers that landed on Mars.



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