• Messier Marathon – 2026

    View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mayank Raichura (@mayank.raichura) The year 2026's Messier Marathon was organised at the usual destination, Pragteshwar Mahadev Temple some 40 kms from Rajkot on Rajkot-Kalawad Highway. This allows us to skip the light pollution dome of Rajkot city while still close enough to complete the commute under […]

  • Vacation Workshops – Rajkot Sky Watch – April 2026

    Overview: A live sky observation session featuring detailed views of the Moon through some of our club’s finest telescopes, along with visible planets when conditions and sky positions allow. Suitable For: Families, students, beginners, and astronomy enthusiasts. Highlights: Close-up lunar viewing, possible planetary observation, guided telescope experience, basic sky orientation.

  • Vacation Workshop 2026 – Using a Telescope

    Overview: Learn how to set up, align, handle, and use an astronomical telescope correctly for daytime and night observations. Suitable For: Beginners, students, hobbyists, telescope owners. Highlights: Telescope parts, focusing, finder scope use, maintenance, practical sessions. Watch this space for more details!

  • Vacation Workshops 2026 – Observatory Visit

    Overview: Educational visit to Neogen Solar & Stellar Observatory to understand observatory equipment and astronomical observations. Suitable For: Students, science lovers, astronomy learners. Highlights: Observatory tour, telescope systems, guided session, astronomy discussions.

  • Vacation Workshops 2026 – Basics Of Astronomy

    Overview: A hands-on introductory workshop covering the fundamentals of astronomy and space science. Suitable For: School students, beginners, curious learners. Highlights: Solar system, stars, galaxies, practical models, interactive activities.