About

The Amateur Astronomy Club, NITK Surathkal, is one of the oldest and most dynamic student communities on campus. For decades, the club has been a hub for students who share a passion for the night sky, astronomy, and space exploration. What began as a small group of enthusiasts has grown into a vibrant club that combines curiosity, creativity, and collaboration to make astronomy accessible and exciting for all.

Our activities span a wide spectrum, from hosting Starry Nights, where students gather under the sky for guided stargazing sessions, to organizing science tours that provide first-hand exposure to observatories, research facilities, and cutting-edge space science. The club also explores innovative avenues such as VR games, hands-on projects, and interactive exhibits that merge technology with learning. In addition, we are one of the three official fest committees at NITK, known as the AstroCommittee, curating unique experiences for the cultural fest Incident and the technical fest Engineer. We also proudly host our very own flagship event, Astrofest, which brings together the campus community in celebration of space and science.

At the core of the club are our four Special Interest Groups (SIGs); Astronomy, Astrophysics, Astronautics, and Astroverse. Each SIG provides members with opportunities to dive deeper into different aspects of space sciences, whether it is observing celestial bodies, studying cosmic phenomena, designing projects inspired by astronautics, or experimenting in Astroverse, an exclusive SIG open to recruited members. Guided by SIG heads and coordinators, these groups ensure that every member finds their niche while also contributing to the larger vision of the club.

Blending learning with wonder, the Amateur Astronomy Club continues to inspire generations of students at NITK to look up, explore, and dream beyond the stars.