Passionate and notable astronomy educator Nandivada Rathnasree, 57, died on Sunday due to COVID-19 complications. She was also the first chairperson of the Astronomical Society of India’s public outreach and education committee (ASI-POEC). The eminent educator was appointed as the director of Nehru Planetarium and Science Museum in the year 1999 and was in the position for 21 outstanding years until her death. “Extremely saddened to learn about the unfortunate demise of Dr N. Rathnasree, Director of Nehru Planetarium under @NMML passed away on sunday. Heartfelt condolences to the family & prayers for the departed soul & God to provide strength to the bereaved family,” the ministry tweeted.

Source: dna May 12, 2021 05:48 UTC