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The oldest association of amateur astronomers in India. Establised on August 22, 1944. Work in the area of Astronomy.

Jyotirvidya Parisanstha (known as JVP to people of Pune) is an oldest association of amateur astronomers in India. On August 22, 1944 eminent citizens of pune formed JVP, primarily for the spread of knowledge of astronomy among the public also to make their own contribution as far as possible. It was the first association of its kind and remained so far for a few decades. Right from conception, JVP has been actively working on the propagation of astronomy in purely scientific temperament

25/05/2026

💫✨JVP has organised a talk on Understanding Basic Math's concepts useful in Astronomy by Anant Patki (Outstanding Scientist, ISRO(retd.))✨💫

Synopsis: 📝
Mathematics has percolated in our daily life through inevitable spread of technologies and applications. It has become a universal tool on almost all frontiers of our life. Astronomy is no exception. India was way ahead in this field for centuries. However, the enormous observations and interpretations were not backed by mathematical analysis, with the march of time. Eventually we lost the edge. Nevertheless astronomy remains a great attraction to young minds even today. This presentation is aimed at providing some basic concepts, making astronomy as a hobby, more enjoyable and to give them wider perspective.

🗓️When: Sunday, 31st May 2026 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm IST. (Reporting time - 5:45 pm IST)

📍Where: Dhanwantari Hall, 20/21 P 17, Patwardhan Baug Road, Indiranagar Society, Vakil Nagar, Erandwane, Pune, Maharashtra 411004

14/05/2026

Zero shadow day 20260513 at 12.31

13/05/2026

Jyotirvidya Parisanstha had arranged a setup to observe Zero Shadow moment today in Pune. We also has setup telescopes to observe the Sunspots and understand more about the Sun, it's Sunspot cycle as well as to learn how and why Zero Shadow Day occurs in Pune.

12/05/2026

Join us for Zero Shadow Day celebrations tomorrow at Tilak Smarak Mandir with an opportunity to view Sunspots and learn more about the Zero Shadow Event.

Event free, open to all, no prior registration required.

10/05/2026

🔭☄️JVP's Overnight Public Star Party is here! ✨⭐

When: Saturday, 16th May 2026 evening to Sunday, 17th May 2026 morning.

Where: Manali Agro Farm, Naigaon, Near Nasrapur

Fees (incl. dinner, evening snacks, and 3 teas):
₹1000/- p.p. for non-members
₹900/- p.p. for members
Transport (optional): ₹450/- EXTRA

For more details, please visit: https://jvppune.in/event/star-party/

Starparty Venue Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wxrFcwdBXZtgGZHK9
Direct reporting time to site: 5:30 pm

For the JVP bus, -> pick-up & drop-off point is Shalimar Furniture, near Laxminarayan Theatre, Swargate.

Reporting time: 4:00 pm
Pick-up location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sbLP75WCGaBduoFi6

Main Attractions: Telescopic viewing of Planets, Satellite passes, Telescopic viewing of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters

Detailed information on Rashis, Nakshatras, Constellations, and their mythological stories. Additionally, the use of Astrographs to show live, integrated images of nebulae and galaxies.

The poster for the event is attached, requesting you all to share it in your networks

24/04/2026

Jyotirvidya Parisanstha has arranged a one day study tour to the Alibag Geomagnetic Observatory and Nehru Planetarium, Mumbai on Friday, 15th May 2026 from 5 am to 10 pm.
Attractions:
- Visit to India's oldest Geomagnetic Observatory in Alibaug
- Travel by Ferry from Alibaug(Mandwa) to Mumbai
- Planetarium Show at Nehru Planetarium Mumbai

More details about the observatory and planetarium and registration links are at:
https://jvppune.in/event/alibag-np-tour/

12/04/2026

🔭☄️JVP's Overnight Public Star Party is here!✨⭐

When: Saturday, 18th Apr 2026 evening to Sunday, 19th Apr 2026 morning.

Where: Manali Agro Farm, Naigaon, Near Nasrapur

Fees (incl. dinner, evening snacks, and 3 teas):

₹1000/- p.p. for non-members

₹900/- p.p. for members

Transport (optional): ₹450/- EXTRA

For more details, please visit: https://jvppune.in/event/star-party/

06/04/2026

Jyotirvidya Parisanstha has arranged a Basic Astronomy Course with introductory lectures on History of Astronomy, Solar System, Comets, Meteors, Asteroids, Positional Astronomy, Astronomical Instruments, Time Keeping and Calendars, Radio Astronomy, Space Science and Technology, Astrobiology, Gravitational Waves, & much more!

To register and Know more visit: https://jvppune.in/event/bac2026/

31/03/2026

Jyotirvidya Parisanstha has arranged a study tour to the “Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope” (GMRT) at Khodad and the “IUCAA Girawali Observatory” (IGO) on 17 April, 2026.

For bookings and to know more, visit: https://jvppune.in/event/gmrtigotour/
OR
Contact Amit Kadlaskar on 8308331441

GMRT is the world’s largest array of radio telescopes operating in metre wavelengths. It has a total of 30 fully steerable 45m diameter antennae arranged in a ‘Y’ shaped configuration spread across an area of 25 km diameter. IGO hosts one of India’s biggest telescopes with a primary mirror of 2m diameter, observing in the visible and near-IR part of the EM spectrum.

30/03/2026

Lunar occultation of a star is when moon crosses over a background star in its journey throughout the night, when observed from the Earth. The star disappears momentarily from one edge and then it reappears from other edge of the Moon.

Immersion video clip: Regulus is seen disappearing (occulted) behind the Moon on 29-March-2026 at 20:50:12.756 UTC OR 30-March-2026 at 2:20:12.756 AM IST

Emersion Frame: Reappearance of Regulus from behind the Moon, recorded on 29-Mar-2026 at 21:16:15.229 UTC or on 30-Mar-2026 at 02:46:15.229 IST.

Observed from Kesariwada Jyotirvidya Observatory.
Observers: Atharva Pathak, Sameer Godbole, JVP

20/03/2026

*JVP has arranged an Astrophotography Workshop this year at Kathi Village, Patan Satara on April 17-18-19, 2026.*

*_The primer(introductory) sessions will be conducted at Kesariwada and on Zoom on April 11-12, 2026._*

*Fees for the workshop are:*
Rs. 8400/- for Members
Rs.8700/- for Non Members

For more details and registration visit:
https://jvppune.in/event/astrophotography-workshop-2026/

Address

Tilak Smarak Mandir
Pune
411030

Telephone

+919822612737

Website

http://jvppune.in/

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