The goal of Project Paridhi is to help participants understand the Earth’s curvature and size through real-time experiments, making astronomical concepts tangible and hands-on. It typically involves measuring the shadow cast by a vertical stick (or gnomon) during specific times of the day, especially during the equinox.
This project allows students to grasp the vastness of Earth and space through hands-on experimentation, making it a fantastic way to introduce core astronomical principles.
Instead of simply reading about astronomical phenomena, students actively participate in an experiment that links observation to fundamental cosmic principles.
Project Paridhi seamlessly integrates math (geometry and trigonometry) into astronomy, showing students how numbers and formulas relate to real-world observations.
Students of Module 1 calculate the circumference of the Earth using a Gnomon and measure the shadow made by it.
