Pimpri Chinchwad | A ‘Celestial Night,’ an astronomical event, was recently organized at Pimpri Chinchwad Engineering College (PCCOE) by Team Anantam, the college’s rocketry and space research team. The event was led by Executive Director Parth Birwatkar and Managing Director Atharv Shitole.
Over 300 students enthusiastically participated in the event. With the help of two telescopes, students had the opportunity to observe Venus, Jupiter and its four moons, Saturn with its rings, and an unforgettable view of the Moon.
The purpose of the event was to provide students with an experience of astronomy and inspire an interest in space science. Team Anantam has expressed its intention to organize similar events like ‘Celestial Night’ in the future. Team Anantam is a new rocketry and space research team at the college, working to encourage students in the field of space science. Dr. Ketan Desle provided guidance to the team.
The event was welcomed by PCCOE’s President Gnyaneshwar Landge, Vice President Padmatai Bhosale, Secretary Viththal Kalbhor, Treasurer Shantarama Garade, Entrepreneur Narendra Landge, Ajinkya Kalbhor, and Executive Director Dr. Girish Desai, who also greeted the students and other participants.
