A stunning 10-meter high replica of the moon is set to be unveiled in Guwahati in Assam to commemorate the success of the Chandrayaan mission, coinciding with the four-day India International Science Festival (IISF) from November 30.
This 1:50,00,000 scale model will be prominently displayed in the city, crafted by British artist Luke Jerram, said a statement here by the Union Ministry of Science and Technology.
Measuring seven meters in diameter, the moon features intricate 120dpi NASA imagery of its surface, with each centimeter of the illuminated sculpture representing five kilometers of the lunar landscape.
This is for the first time the Ministry is holding the IISF at the Northeast to be hosted at IIT Guwahati. The event is a testimony to the Government’s commitment to the Northeast and aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s focus on the region as a key player in India’s growth story, said Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh here at a press conference.
He said that the festival aims to celebrate India's achievements in science and technology.
The much-sought after event will attract participants from around the globe, featuring discussions on visions for a developed India by 2047, specialized sessions on science and technology in the Northeast, workshops for educators. The event will also have a focus on nuclear energy for self-reliance, alongside a science literature festival.
