Astrae

Astrae is IISc's astronomy and astrophysics club, a vibrant student community sharing a collective passion for the cosmos.

Events

From night sky explorations that invite everyone to marvel at the cosmos, to engaging talks on topics like stellar structure and evolution, celestial mechanics, and the dynamics of galaxies, Astrae brings complex ideas within reach of all. Whether you’re deeply curious about astrophysics or simply eager to experience the beauty of the night sky, Astrae is the right place for you. Alongside lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities, Astrae fosters collaboration, creativity, and community. At its heart, the club exists to bring the IISc community together across disciplines, through a shared passion for learning, discovery, and ultimately, a desire to understand the heavens above.

Mass loss in Galactic Globular Clusters

Galactic globular clusters lose mass via tidal stripping.

The Milky Way
Tail Of The Scorpio
Orion Nebula (M42)
A Path of Light in the Heavens
Lagoon (M8) and Trifid (M20) Nebulae
The King of Planets and His Four Consorts