International Astronomical Union

Dorje Angchuk recently became the first Indian to be inducted as an Honorary Member of the International Astronomical Union "for his passionate promotion of astronomy in the Ladakh region, through his excellent astrophotography". Check out his stunning pictures of the night sky.

Thanks to his extensive contribution in the field of astronomy, Bappu earned one of the biggest honours in the astronomical community when he became the President of the International Astronomical Union for the years 1979-1982.

Founders of Astroproject, science enthusiasts Rakesh and Sonam Rao have been working tirelessly for over two years to make the knowledge of celestial objects accessible to all kids in India.