New Delhi witnessed an astronomical spectacle as Astro Carnival 2025, organised by SPACE India in collaboration with GMR Aerocity, transformed The Square, Aerocity, into a vibrant hub of celestial excitement on 8th–9th November 2025. Across two extraordinary days, an estimated 5,000–6,000 visitors—including families, students, educators, aviation professionals, and international travellers—immersed themselves in a universe of science, imagination, and hands-on discovery.
From the moment the event opened, the atmosphere was electric, buzzing with anticipation and awe. Few moments in public outreach events compare to the thrill of watching long queues curve around the venue for live telescope viewing—a testament to how powerful and magnetic real scientific experience can be. For many first-time sky watchers, seeing the Sun through solar filters, revealing dramatic sunspots, and later, witnessing Saturn and its iconic rings through Meade, Dobsonian, and Celestron telescopes, was nothing short of life-changing. The audible gasps, applause, and emotional reactions from children and adults alike turned this viewing into the undeniable highlight of the carnival.
Around the venue, bursts of excitement echoed from the Air Rocketry zone, where children designed and launched paper rockets that soared high above the crowd. Each launch was followed by cheers, laughter, and a sense of shared triumph—STEM learning disguised as joy. The Virtual Reality Space Experience transported visitors aboard the International Space Station in a gripping 3D journey that stayed packed throughout the event, proving how immersive technology fuels curiosity. Meanwhile, the 360° Planetarium Dome created a miniature universe indoors, guiding audiences through constellations and celestial motion in breathtaking detail.
The carnival blended education and wonder with hands-on science activities such as Comet-Making demonstrations, allowing children to learn about the structure of real comets, and the Weigh Yourself on Other Planets zone, where participants discovered firsthand how gravity differs across celestial bodies—an instant favourite for all age groups.
What made Astro Carnival 2025 remarkable was not just the scale of participation but the impact: curiosity sparked, scientific thinking strengthened, and the universe brought within reach of everyday people. Even without physical branding, SPACE India’s educator-led engagement and authentic scientific experiences spoke loudly enough, reinforcing its leadership in astronomy education and public science outreach.
As the telescopes closed and the sky turned quiet once more, one message remained glowing above Aerocity:
The universe is not far. All you have to do is look up.
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