Current Event

Astra Lens

October

24

2024

IAPS School Day 2024
On October 24, 2024, the IAPS (International Association of Physics Students) will host the IAPS School Day, attracting over 50 eager students from St. Frobel School, with assistance from 10 IAPS volunteers and 25 from DTU.

Past Events

Orientation

September

9

2024

Big Bang Orientation
On September 5, 2024, the Cosmology Club of DTU hosted an orientation event titled "Big Bang," featuring a distinguished astrophysicist Patrick Das Gupta who delivered an engaging speech on black holes. This online session aimed to welcome new members and spark their interest in astrophysics. The event began with an introduction to the club and its activities before the guest speaker captivated the audience with insights into black holes, discussing their formation, properties, and significance. The astrophysicist made complex concepts accessible through vivid examples, igniting curiosity among attendees. Following the presentation, an interactive Q&A session allowed students to ask questions with Patrick sir and share their thoughts, fostering a sense of community. The orientation successfully set a collaborative tone for the academic year, inspiring freshers to explore the mysteries of the universe and actively participate in upcoming club activities.
higgs

August

28

2024

The God Particle
On August 28, 2024, at 6:00 PM, the Cosmology Club of DTU hosted an event titled "The God Particle" Conducted online, it featured members of Cosmology Club DTU, who captivated the audience with their knowledge of the Higgs Boson The event was mainly organised to interact with newly admitted first years in B.Tech. The event was flagged off with an interactive introduction with the participants. COSMOLOGY CLUB DTU The session was concluded with an interactive quiz to engage the audience and fuel their curiosity The session was an introductory and interactive undertaking to get to know the students and their interests better and to pass on our knowledge of Higgs Boson onwards to them.

August

27

2024

Multiverse of Madness
On August 27, 2024, the Cosmology Club of DTU held an online session focused on various concepts in Astronomy and Space Science. This interactive event encouraged attendees to pitch their ideas and engage in discussions, promoting active involvement and ensuring every voice was heard. The session served as the launch for a broader campaign aimed at cultivating student interest in astronomy and cosmology. It emphasized creating a collaborative environment where students can explore innovative ideas, share their passion for the cosmos, and develop projects that enhance the understanding of the universe. The introductory meeting successfully set the stage for a year of exploration and collaboration, fostering a vibrant community. As the campaign progresses, the club looks forward to transforming these initial discussions into meaningful projects, promising an exciting year ahead filled with enthusiasm and creativity.
CB Devgun

August

29

2024

IASC CB Devgun Campaign
From August 29 to September 23, 2024, the Cosmology Club of DTU participated in the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) CB Devgun Campaign, a global initiative focused on discovering and monitoring asteroids and trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs). Named after CB Devgun, this campaign engaged participants in planetary science while enhancing their astronomical knowledge. The club formed several teams of 4-5 members, each analyzing unique image sets provided by the Institute for Astronomy (IfA) at the University of Hawaii. Using Astrometrica software, the teams tracked moving objects and created reports for the Minor Planet Centre (MPC), which IASC reviewed for potential detections. The campaign proved educational and rewarding, emphasizing the importance of global collaboration in scientific research and providing members with valuable hands-on experience in asteroid detection and data analysis.
Exoplanet

July

20

2024

Exoplanet Exploration
On July 20, 2024, the Cosmology Club of DTU hosted an online event titled "Exoplanet Exploration: Journey to the Unknown Realms of the Universe," featuring Kaushik Bhattacharjee, founder of Antariksh TV. Kaushik explained various methods for detecting exoplanets, including gravitational microlensing, the transit method, and radial velocity, making complex science accessible. He also discussed intriguing exoplanet discoveries and the role of the Kepler telescope in expanding our knowledge of planetary systems. The session featured a dynamic Q&A, with participants actively engaging and asking insightful questions. Kaushik concluded by highlighting the future of exoplanet exploration, emphasizing the potential to discover habitable worlds and the importance of continued research and technological advancements.
Manish Purohit

June

10

2024

Manish Purohit's Session
Manish Purohit is a specialist in quantum communication and has contributed to projects at ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation). In his online session, he discussed the basics of quantum communication, its importance, and ISRO's advancements in this field. He explained how this technology uses quantum mechanics to ensure secure data transmission, highlighting ISRO's efforts in overcoming technical challenges. The session was informative, offering insights into how quantum communication can transform secure data transfer and enhance national security. Manish’s clear explanation of complex topics made it easier for attendees to understand the future potential of this technology.

November

8

2023

IAPS School Day
On November 8, 2023, the IAPS (International Association of Physics Students) organized the IAPS School Day, drawing over 50 enthusiastic students from St. Frobel School, with support from 10 IAPS volunteers and 25 from DTU. The event began with an introductory session, setting the stage for a day filled with engaging activities, including quizzes, hands-on experiments, and a lab tour. Students explored fascinating topics, such as the mysteries of spacetime and the parallax effect in astronomy, gaining practical insights into scientific concepts. The event was a resounding success, sparking a love for science and inspiring young minds. Through interactive learning, IAPS continues to promote science education and nurture the next generation of scientists and innovators.

August

23

2023

Witness History: Chandrayaan 3
On August 23, 2023, at 5:00 PM, the Cosmology Club of DTU organized a live screening of Chandrayaan-3's historic lunar landing at SPS8. The event attracted astronomy enthusiasts, students, and scientific community members eager to witness this monumental moment. As ISRO's mission control displayed the spacecraft's precise descent and successful touchdown on the Moon, the room was filled with excitement and pride, showcasing India's growing expertise in space exploration. The meticulous engineering and planning behind Chandrayaan-3 were evident as the mission achieved a smooth and precise landing on the lunar surface. The event concluded in a celebratory atmosphere, with participants reflecting on this remarkable achievement. Many expressed pride in India's progress in space technology and hope for the future of space exploration, inspired by ISRO's accomplishment.
Astra Lens

June

27

2022

Astra Lens Photography
This is an online astrophotography contest for all the stargazers out there. The contest will run from 22nd to 31st October 2021. The competition will be divided into 2 categories, namely the Phone category and the Discrete Camera Category. The same rules and scoring system are valid for both the categories. Participants have to submit only one entry (One of the best pictures that they have clicked). The picture to be submitted must be shot after 0000 hrs IST, 1 st October, 2021. Participants will be required to upload their submissions within the form link provided below. The photographs will be judged on both the technical aspects and their popularity on social media.
Astra Lens

October

20

2021

Cosmic Conclave
Cosmic Conclave is a regular event of our club. In this event our club gathers space lovers on the same line, to do various activities for fun. And it also aims to provide an open window for interaction with others in the field to do the exchange of thoughts with each other. Presently in this event, we broadcast episodes of the famed show "Cosmos - A Space Time Odyssey", which were followed by doubt clearing sessions and a quiz related to the episode theme. Sometimes we also broadcast events of importance in the Astro field that are recognized to be a history-making event and are also famous around the globe(like. the first flight of Ingenuity and the touchdown of the Perseverance rover). We are planning to add more activities to this event very soon.
Astra Lens

April

10

2021

All Abode Hackathon
All Abode was a hackathon organized by Cosmology Club. The topic of the hackathon was Mars Exploration and Colonization. In this project team of 3 was formed comprising of students from DTU and outside DTU. The problem statement given to all the teams was that : " The year is 2030 and there is an impending doom on the very existence of human life. The Scientist and astronomers at ISRO have detected an asteroid that is on its way to strike Earth. The impact will be apocalyptic, even larger than the 'Chicxupub impactor ' one that wiped out all the dinosaurs and humans have now no choice except to ' Relocate! '. After many days of discussions by space agencies, they have created a team of a few astronomers and scientists to come up to devise a plan to start a colony. " The duration of the Hackathon was 6 days in which teams were challenged to create a foolproof plan for colonization on Mars, including construction, food supply, maintenance, disaster management, and all other necessities of life. The winners were awarded a certificate and discovery plus subscription of 1 year whereas runners-up were also awarded a discovery plus subscription of 1 month

Future Events

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Cubesat Designing
A CubeSat is a type of miniaturized satellite for space research that is made up of multiple cubic modules of 10 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm size. CubeSats have a mass of no more than 1.33 kilograms per unit, and often use commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components for their electronics and structure. CubeSats are commonly put in orbit by deployers on the International Space Station or launched as secondary payloads on a launch vehicle. As of 1 January 2021, more than 1350 CubeSats have been launched. More than 1200 have been successfully deployed in orbit and more than 90 have been destroyed in launch failures The CubeSat specification accomplishes several high-level goals.
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