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Aamna Saleem

Aamna Saleem is an astronomer who has a postgraduate diploma in Quantitative Life Sciences from the Abdus Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, Italy, and is the founder and CEO of Cosmic Perspective, Pakistan's first astronomy education and entertainment social enterprise. She was awarded the first ever grant in Pakistan from the International Astronomical Union's Office of Astronomy for Development to conduct a project called "Development through Astronomy in Pakistan [DAP]" in 2019. The goals of DAP are to provide quality STEM education, reduce gender inequality, raise awareness about the environmental crises, and promote peace and equality in Pakistan. She is also a facilitator of the Climate Fresk in Pakistan. She has taught Mathematics at the IB MYP Level at renowned schools including LGSi. She is currently working as the Career Advisor at BCP Defence Campusand and hopes to combine her various life experiences together to inspire the next generation of college applicants. In her free time, she enjoys reading fiction and dabbles in the culinary arts.
All Day Interactive

Saturday 1st Feb

Telescope Activity

Location: Patio Cosmic Perspective is thrilled to bring an interactive and educational astronomical experience to the WoW Pakistan Festival on February 1st and 2nd, 2025. Aligned with our mission to make the cosmos accessible to the public, we will showcase the capabilities of modern telescopic technology through two distinct observation sessions. During the day, attendees can safely observe the Sun’s surface using our Lunt Solar 60mm H-Alpha Telescope, revealing captivating solar phenomena like sunspots and prominences while learning about solar dynamics and space science. In the evening, we will offer breathtaking views of celestial objects such as the Moon, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, and Mars with our advanced Celestron Edge-HD 8 Telescope equipped with the CGEM II mount, providing unparalleled clarity and stability. Guided by our expert team, festival-goers will gain fascinating insights into these celestial wonders, fostering curiosity and a deeper appreciation for space exploration. This unique experience aims to engage and educate attendees of all ages, inspire interest in science, and create lasting memories that blend education with entertainment.

All Day Interactive

Sunday 2nd Feb

Aiming for the stars -Telescope Activity

Location: Patio Cosmic Perspective is thrilled to bring an interactive and educational astronomical experience to the WoW Pakistan Festival on February 1st and 2nd, 2025. Aligned with our mission to make the cosmos accessible to the public, we will showcase the capabilities of modern telescopic technology through two distinct observation sessions. During the day, attendees can safely observe the Sun’s surface using our Lunt Solar 60mm H-Alpha Telescope, revealing captivating solar phenomena like sunspots and prominences while learning about solar dynamics and space science. In the evening, we will offer breathtaking views of celestial objects such as the Moon, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, and Mars with our advanced Celestron Edge-HD 8 Telescope equipped with the CGEM II mount, providing unparalleled clarity and stability. Guided by our expert team, festival-goers will gain fascinating insights into these celestial wonders, fostering curiosity and a deeper appreciation for space exploration. This unique experience aims to engage and educate attendees of all ages, inspire interest in science, and create lasting memories that blend education with entertainment.