Traveling to the world of “Masia” in the largest astronomical marathon of the year – | Iranian and world news

In a conversation with a Mehr reporter, Kazem Kokarm introduced the Messia Marathon and said: “This event is one of the oldest amateur astonishing competitions of Iran, which has been held annually since year 6.” The competition was welcomed by observers every year, except for the compulsory stoppage it encountered during the Corona epidemic, and this year is scheduled to host more than 5 on the ninth night of March and March 10th at Anarak Caravanserai near Isfahan Province. Be participant from all over the country.

Cocar explained: “They have given this astronomical race the title” Marathon “, which, like the two marathon race, is a long and breathtaking race that the whistle began to start from the beginning of the night and the darkening of the air. . Participants only take half an hour break during the program.

Pointing out that in the competition, observers with their telescopes observed four astronomical crimes recorded on the list of French astronomers Charles Mesi, and said: “After observing each crime, the referees confirmed the observation and the participants to the participants. They go to observation of the next crime.

Kokaram continued: In the early years, the competition was held at the Bahram Palace Caravanserai, but in later periods, various places such as the three castles and Camp Matinabad hosted it. This year, however, the Moshjari inn in Isfahan province hosts a Messia Marathon and is expected to attend the event dozens of amateur astronomers from across the country.

He pointed to the addition of the other two parts in recent years and said: One of these is the competition of photography in which astronomical photographers with professional cameras record the scenery of the night sky, and provide referees the next morning. Another is the training sector that is for those who are new and do not have a telescope and are interested in learning astronomy. In this section, prominent astronomical lecturers help participants learn the concepts related to the observation of the loose sky.

The former editor of the astronomy magazine further invited astronomy enthusiasts to register for the event. Registration has begun and continues until early March, and those interested can visit this address (links) for more information and registration.

A spokesman for the Amateur Astronomical Committee of the Iranian Astronomy Association said that the event is organized and trusted by the Mina Dome Skyscraper, Abbas Abad Cultural and Tourism Area, Saha School, Adib Esfahan Astronomy Training Center, Night Nature Institute of Nature The Amateur Committee of the Iranian Astronomy Association is held.