Gir Star Party is an annual star party during late January or early February which lasts for 3 days and 2 nights under the pristine dark skies of the outskirts of the Gir Forest, Gujarat. This pan-India event consists of lectures and workshops in the daytime and sky-watching at night. This event is a must-attend […]
Our 8th edition of the annual Gir Star Party, the most awaited star party in Gujarat, India, will be held from January 20, 2023 to January 22, 2023 for 3 days and 2 nights under the pristine dark skies of the outskirts of the Gir Forest, Gujarat. For those who are new, this pan-India star […]
From October through May, the Big Bang Astronomy Club hosts a Moon observation session for the general public on the night closest to the first quarter after the new moon. During this event, we typically provide views of the Moon and any other planets that may be visible in the night sky using the club's […]
Public observation of planet Jupiter and the Moon through the club's telescope while the Moon takes a dip under the shadow of Earth.
A tentative full-night observation program has been scheduled for club members due to its proximity to the New Moon and the fact that it falls during the Diwali holidays.
The Leonid Meteor Shower is an annual meteor shower that occurs when the Earth passes through the debris left behind by the comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle. This shower gets its name from the constellation Leo, as the meteors appear to radiate from that area of the sky. The Leonid Meteor Shower is known for producing some of […]