vainu bappu observatory

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.

Here are 7 of India’s most spectacular observatories. So if you are travelling and find yourself near one of these unbeatable stargazing spots, don’t miss the opportunity to pay them a visit!

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.