Media Release
Mangaluru, Dec 26: St Aloysius College (Autonomous), here, on December 26 witnessed the ‘Annular Solar Eclipse’, the biggest astronomical event of the year at the college.
To facilitate viewing the eclipse through telescopes and cameras, the Association of Friends of Astronomy, Goa also participated.
The solar eclipse began at 8.03 am and the annular eclipse occurred at 9.24 am. It was a memorable moment for all the viewers.
Dr J J Rawal, president, Indian Planetary Society and former director research and director, Nehru Planetarium Mumbai was also present. Fr Rector, Fr Principal, a large number of teachers, students, small children and the general public viewed the eclipse through various modes. The Physics department organized the event.