On the evening of January 25, 2025, I had the chance to witness a rare cosmic event—the Planetary Alignment—organized by the Department of Physics at Gauhati University in collaboration with the GU Observatory. The event turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences of my life.
The program began around 5:30 PM with a warm welcome from Dr. Sanjeeb Kalita and a team of enthusiastic PhD scholars. They explained the science behind planetary alignments in an engaging and easy-to-understand manner. I was fascinated right from the beginning, as it is not every day that one gets to learn about and witness such a rare astronomical event in such detail.
Then came the moment I was waiting for—looking through the Galilean telescope for the first time. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see the planets lined up in the night sky. Watching them up close, perfectly aligned, felt surreal and reminded me that we are all part of something much bigger.
The event concluded in about an hour, but the experience will stay with me forever. It wasn’t just about the planets or the telescope—it was about witnessing the universe in a completely new way.
I am incredibly grateful to the Department of Physics for organizing this event. It was the perfect blend of learning, exploration, and sheer awe. As a student of Communication and Journalism, this experience reinforced the importance of curiosity and staying open to new fields of knowledge.
Sometimes, all it takes is a telescope and a rare cosmic event to change the way we see the universe—and life.
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-Mousam Sharma, MA 2nd Semester, Department of Communication and Journalism, GU
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