Monday 4 January 2016

Ladakh : The Starlit Valley


Indian Astronomical Observatory : A view of Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT) on a full moon day. Telescope pointed towards a target DSO in the northern sky.



Demystifying the mystery :  HCT with Milkyway


Pathway to Heaven : A view of Milkyway, our mother galaxy, near the HAGAR telescope at IAO Hanle.



Enjoying the beauty : A view from Hanle



Lighting up the beauty : A self portrait from Hanle



Starlit valley : A night under the dark sky at Pangong Lake.



Lake, hills and the stars :  Night stay in tent at Pangong lake