Introduction to Astronomy & Telescopic Observation
Join us for an awe-inspiring journey through the wonders of the universe with Dr. Farrukh Shahzad, a passionate astronomer and astrophotographer. This session will introduce you to the fundamentals of astronomy. Following the talk, experience the magic of the night sky firsthand through a telescopic observation session.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Farrukh Shahzad is a Consultant ENT Surgeon and former Head of the ENT Department at Polyclinic Hospital, Islamabad. Beyond his medical career, he is a passionate astronomer and currently serves as the Vice President of PakAstronomers Islamabad.
Fascinated by the cosmos since childhood, Dr. Shahzad built his first telescope nearly 40 years ago and now owns two fully equipped GoTo telescopes—a refractor for wide-field astro-imaging and a Schmidt-Cassegrain reflector for planetary and deep-sky observations. His astrophotography has received national and international recognition, and he is deeply committed to inspiring the next generation of stargazers and space enthusiasts.
This session is free and open to all. Just visit the venue to attend it.
The Black Hole
Plot 5H, Street 100, G-11/3, Islamabad.
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