Pics: Joshwa D'Souza
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (JD)

Mangaluru, Dec 9: The scientists of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Wednesday December 9 captivated the attention of students of various pre-university colleges of the city with 'Rocket experiment' and the rocket and satellite models in the exhibition on 'India's achievements in space science and technology' at Mahesh PU College premises here.

It was the water rocket made by the public relations officer of ISRO B R Guruprasad, a scientist himself, that stole the show. Made using two water bottles, with 300 ml compressed water as fuel, the rocket not only travelled some distance but also evoked curiousity about India's space mission among everyone.

The scientists eagerly shared their knowledge with the students who listened with rapt attention. There were models of sattellite carriers PSLV and VSLV and various other sattelites as well.

The scientists also explained the usage ISRO's new application, 'Sakaar' to the students. He said that this application shows live camera view on the user's device to represent the physical world. Virtual objects are then superimposed on the live camera view and together the live camera view and the virtual objects appear to be tightly coupled in on the device's screen. The virtual objects can consist of 3D models, videos and anaglyph images.

Prior to the above activities, an inaugural ceremony was held in the presence of the trustee of the college Sujith Kumar, director of Pilikula Regional Science Center Dr K V Rao, PRO of ISRO B R Guruprasad, DDPI of of Dakshina Kannada district Walter D'Mello, and principal of the college Dr Ajith D'Souza.