On 21st January 2025, the Zenith Astronomy Club successfully organized an event to observe the rare celestial phenomenon of planetary alignment. The event was conducted in the presence of Prof. P. K. Suresh, Dean, School of Physics; Faculty Coordinator ZAC: Dr. Ashoka S. Vudayagiri; Prof. K. C. James Raju; and Convener ZAC: Mr. Dilip Kumar.
Students from the Indian School of Business (ISB) actively participated, making it a collaborative and enriching experience.
The event was a great success, and received encouraging feedback from the attendees.
During the stargazing event, they witnessed a fascinating alignment of Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. This rare phenomenon allowed them to observe these planets appearing close to each other in the night sky, creating a breathtaking celestial display.
In addition, they had the opportunity to observe the Great Orion Nebula, with its smoky clouds and intricate structures. This iconic deep-sky object provided a mesmerizing view of a stellar nursery, where new stars are born, leaving the audience in awe.