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From real-time sky surveillance to stratospheric ballooning — every Eka project generates data that matters and knowledge that's shared freely.

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All Sky Camera Network
Ongoing
2022 – present

All Sky Camera Network

A nationwide network of wide-field cameras monitoring Nepal's skies 24/7 — detecting meteors, fireballs, and transient atmospheric events in real time.

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Himalayan Weather Station Network
Ongoing
2023 – present

Himalayan Weather Station Network

A distributed network of automated weather stations positioned across Nepal's altitudinal gradient — from Terai lowlands to alpine zones — providing real-time atmospheric data for research and forecasting.

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Eclipse Expedition 2027
Upcoming
2027

Eclipse Expedition 2027

Nepal's first coordinated solar eclipse observation campaign — engaging 500+ students across 15 districts with loaned eclipse glasses, trained facilitators, and a live data collection portal.

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Nepal Meteor Spectral Survey
Upcoming
2026

Nepal Meteor Spectral Survey

The first systematic spectroscopic survey of meteors over the Himalayan region — coupling all-sky cameras with transmission gratings to classify meteoroid compositions and identify rare mineral signatures.

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Himalayan Dark Sky Initiative
Upcoming
2026 – 2028

Himalayan Dark Sky Initiative

A scientific and policy campaign to formally designate priority mountain sites in Nepal as International Dark Sky Places — quantifying light pollution, engaging local governments, and establishing long-term monitoring.

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StratoNepal Balloon Payload
Completed
2021 – 2023

StratoNepal Balloon Payload

High-altitude balloon missions carrying scientific payloads to the stratosphere — measuring cosmic ray flux, UV radiation, and atmospheric composition above the Himalayas.

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Geminid Observation Campaign 2023
Completed
2023

Geminid Observation Campaign 2023

A coordinated multi-site naked-eye and photographic observation of the Geminid meteor shower, recruiting 120 citizen scientists at 8 dark-sky sites across three provinces.

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School Telescope Initiative
Completed
2022

School Telescope Initiative

Donated and installed 18 refractor telescopes across rural schools in Koshi and Gandaki provinces, paired with a structured 6-session astronomy curriculum delivered by Eka volunteers.

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