Astronomy, inarguably the oldest science known to us, is ever fascinating and ever mysterious! From the realms of our planet to the outer worlds, from the ocean of stars to the clouds where the stars themselves are born, astronomy is wide in its platform, having something for all. For me, it simply means the love for stars. Where these tiny twinkling points mean happiness and hope, a reason and beyond reasons. Most important, I feel, its extent and scope cannot be limited by human imagination or scientific definitions! Infinite, unlimited, unknown. Yes, it is indeed for those who don't work within boundaries!
Astronomers Without Borders is a global astronomy community where astronomy lovers and educators interact and participate in observing, outreach and arts in astronomy. One People, One Sky is what they believe in.
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The ongoing Global Astronomy Month is its annual celebration and their Global Star Party the ultimate observing event! April 5th was the set date for the event. It means that on this day people all over the world come out under the stars and skywatch! A wonderful concept of connecting and true to 'Astronomers Without Borders' theme that boundaries vanish when we look skyward. As a part of this Global celebrations and monthly scheduled public skywatching event, India's oldest amateur astronomy association and Pune's one of the most active- Jyotirvidya Parisanstha (JVP) organised a star party.
http://www.jvp.org.in/
The event saw a great response with curious Punekars participating in it. It was held at Karandi village, near Nasrapur. JVP, equipped with it telescopes and a team of enthusiastic volunteers did an excellent show. Sky show, constellation identification, star lores, comet presentation, astro antakshari and of course telescopic viewing of Moon, Mars (with polar caps visible), Saturn (rings a stunner as usual), Jupiter (and its 4 huge moons) and the Orion Nebula, until the clouds played a spoil sport! It doesn't dampen the spirit, in fact it gives a reason to go the next time too! Its exciting as much as informative to attend the public star parties, with fun, friends and stars!
Go out, look up, appreciate the beauty!
You are bound to connect.
Clear skies :)
On a lighter note,
On a lighter note,
