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National Space Day 2025: Engineering in Astronomy

IIIT-B celebrated National Space Day with a seminar on telescope design by Dr. Prasanna Deshmukh of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, followed by an astronomy-themed quiz with QuizSoc.

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National Space Day 2025 at IIIT Bangalore

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National Space Day 2025: Engineering in Astronomy

Building Tools to Explore the Universe

IIIT Bangalore celebrated National Space Day 2025 with a day of curiosity and discovery, organized by the ECLIPSE Astronomy Club. The event brought together students from across campus through an expert talk, a live telescope showcase, and an astronomy quiz.

The Seminar

Dr. Prasanna Deshmukh — Engineer-D, Indian Institute of Astrophysics

Dr. Deshmukh, a specialist in astronomical instrumentation and telescope control systems, delivered a talk on the telescope — covering design types, global projects underway, India’s growing role, and the extraordinary precision behind building instruments capable of peering billions of light-years away.

Following the seminar, Prof. Shivakumar Malapaka, faculty mentor of ECLIPSE, presented a memento to Dr. Deshmukh.

Telescope Showcase

ECLIPSE showcased IIIT-B’s own telescope, allowing students to see the instrument up close and view images captured through it.

The Quiz

The day concluded with an Astronomy-Themed Quiz jointly conducted by ECLIPSE and QuizSoc, featuring four rounds that blended challenging concepts with fun trivia.

Organized by ECLIPSE Astronomy Club, IIIT Bangalore. Approved by Dean (SA).