Final Report and Resources

The Sky on a Bike project was proposed and conducted by SPACE, with the goal of popularizing
science via Astronomy and Space Sciences throughout the domains of education, public and
media. This project has been introducing the wonders of the night sky to identified groups of
economically disadvantaged and uneducated population in Indian villages with the aim to create
scientific temper. Telescopes were carried on bicycles and set up at locations where public was
gathered to show them the night sky. Educators and Volunteers explained the night sky and
showed the sky through telescopes and gave out colorful myth busting handouts.

Throughout our observations, the objective was to foster science education and dispel myths, as
myths related to celestial events are rampant in many areas of India. While many public
observations were conducted for the general masses, our Sky Bikes were also especially used to
visit some NGOs to cater to the curiosities of underprivileged children.

Various factors were kept in mind while designing the bikes including:
 Economical affordability
 Easy availability
 Design Efficiency and sturdiness
These factors ensured that our bikes be easily bought, so as to
build and expand this project further.

Activities were run at various NGOs in the country, the NGOs covered schools for orphanages, illiterate and rural communities etc

Project reports, presentations, posters and design for the bike