NGC7380, Wizard Nebula (SHO)
Captured by: Ahmed Rizwan Khan Dates:Sept. 1, 2018, Sept. 2, 2018 Telescope: Celestron EdgeHD 8 Camera: ZWO ASI1600MM-Cool Mount: Skywatcher NEQ6 Pro Guiding telescope or lens: QHYCCD miniGuideScope Guiding camera: QHY5L-II Mono Guide Cam Focal reducer: Celestron Focal Reducer x0.7 Software: Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight 1.8 Filters: Astronomik 6nm OIII, Astronomik 6 nm Ha, Astronomik 6nm […]
IC1805, Heart Nebula (SHO)
Captured by: Ahmed Rizwan Khan Date: Aug. 15, 2017 Telescope: William Optics Star 71 f/4.9 Astrograph Imaging camera: ZWO ASI1600MM-Cool Mount: Skywatcher NEQ6 Pro Guiding telescope: QHYCCD miniGuideScope Guiding camera: QHY5L-II Mono Guide Cam Software: Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight 1.8 Filters: Astronomik 6nm OIII, Astronomik 6 nm Ha, Astronomik 6nm SII Frames:Astronomik 6 nm Ha: 50×180″ […]
Waxing Gibbous Moon, 19 Oct 2018
Captured by: Khawar Ali Sher Date: 19 Oct 2018 Telescope: Camera: Location:
KSS and PAS Collaborative Science and Astronomy Festival 15 Oct 2016
On 15 Oct 2016, Khwarizmi Science Society and PakAstronomers Islamabad arranged a joint science and astronomy fair at Crescent International School and Islamabad Model School for Boys in G-10/3, Islamabad.
Astronomy Lectures and Observation Session at Beaconhouse School Girls Branch, F-11, Islamabad, 27 Apr 2017
On Thursday 27 Apr 2017, PakAstronomers Islamabad conducted lectures on astronomy and an astronomical observation session at Beaconhouse School Systems Girls Branch, F-11/3, Islamabad. The students got a chance not just to learn the concepts but also to experience for themselves how it feels to actually peer through a telescope. We thank the administration and […]
Telescope Making Workshop with Muslim Explorers 28 Jul 2017
On Friday July 28, 2017, PakAstronomers Islamabad arranged a telescope-making workshop for the students of Muslim Explorers. Venue was Dawah Academy which was arranged by Muslim Explorers. The students were taught how a telescope works, how to build one and provided practical kits to apply that knowledge on the spot.
An Hour dedicated to Astronomy on National Television
On 5th of March, 2018, Pak Astronomers Islamabad was invited to World This Morning, a live morning show on PTV World, the national television of Pakistan. The show was broadcast live for an international audience, and was hosted by Shahzad Khan.Pak Astronomers was represented by Saif Ul Islam Qureshi, Farrukh Shahzad, Khawar Ali Sher and […]
Astronomical Observation Session at TMUC Islamabad Campus, 20 Oct 2018
On Friday 20 Oct 2018, PakAstronomers Islamabad conducted an astronomical observation session for the students, faculty and staff at The Millennium Universal College, H-11, Islamabad.
Planetary Observation Session – Gujar Khan – 27th October, 2018
On 27th October 2018, Pak Astronomers Islamabad collaborated with the students of Govt College Sarwar Shaheed, Gujar Khan and organized a planetary observation session in Gujar Khan, a sub-urban city on the outskirts of Islamabad. The city is located roughly 80KM (50 Miles) outside of Islamabad, and as its not a major city of the country, the […]
Observation Session – Rahman Enclave – 15 Dec 2018
True to our mission of conducting regular out reach and star gazing events, the members of Pak Astronomers held their regular monthly observation session at Rahman Enclave on 15th December, 2018. The event was attended by representatives of Rah E Qamar as well as a group of Home Schoolers, members of the general public as […]