Value of this gift touches the sky!

Gift for star gazers: Dr. Solomon Belay Tessema presenting three Galileoscope telescopes to President of Micro Business College, Mr. Abera Tilahun. Community reach programme Head, of Entoto Observatory and Research Centre, Mr. Alemayo (R) and Coordinator for research, development and communication, Mr. Sivakumar K.P. are also seen. PHOTO: TESHALE CHALUMA, MICRO BUSINESS COLLEGE

It was a matter of elation and ecstasy for Micro Business College, when Dr. Solomon Belay Tessema gifted three telescopes for the college. President of the college, Mr. Abera Tilahun, received the telescopes. While handing over the exceptional gift, Dr. Solomon Belay Tessema said that the telescope was a gift for the Micro Business College community for making basic levels of star gazing and sky watch. Each of the three Galileoscope telescopes, developed by leading astronomers and optical designers, have 50mm (2 inch) F/10 refractor kit, 20mm eyepiece and Barlow lens. 

Dr. Solomon Belay Tessema reiterated the Ethiopian Space Science Society’s (ESSS) and Entoto Observatory and Research Centre’s (EORC) commitment to see that the science of space is made popular all over the country. He added that a branch of the ESSS can be opened in Ambo under the auspices of the college, provided stipulated terms and conditions are accepted by the parties. Head, Community outreach programmes of the EORC, Mr. Alemayo was also present.