This has paved the way for contributing to global scientific collaboration and creating new opportunities in the fields of astronomy and space research.
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The Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO) has obtained national membership of the International Astronomical Union (IAU).
Nepal Astronomical Society President Suresh Bhattarai has said that it has become a member of the (IAU) after a long period of tireless efforts. Bhattarai said that this moment is historic.
‘This is a historic moment for Nepal,’ he said, ‘With the recognition of the Nepal Astronomical Society (IAU) as a national member as an organization representing Nepal, the programs conducted in Nepal since 2007 have been successful in proving their legitimacy.’ He said that this success has made the entire community happy.
Last year (2024), Nepal also obtained observer status at the 32nd General Assembly of the IAU held in Cape Town, South Africa.’ NASO has stated that Nepal also obtained observer status at the 32nd General Assembly of the IAU held in Cape Town, South Africa.
The newly elected President of the IAU and 2011 Nobel Prize laureate (Physics) Professor Brian P. Schmidt informed this through an official email on Tuesday, Kartik 18.
The decision will help Nepal participate more strongly in the international astronomy community, informed Chairman Bhattarai. He also said that it has paved the way for contributing to global scientific collaboration and creating new opportunities in the field of astronomy and space research. ‘It will motivate us to prepare future researchers and scientists more strongly,’ he said, ‘We are committed to presenting Nepal’s voice strongly in the global astronomy community.’
