Est. 2013 · 500+ Members
We Are Stardust
A volunteer-run astronomy community in Chennai,
bringing people together for stargazing events, star parties, workshops, and outreach programs since 2013.
Recent Event
View All Events →Due to logistical reasons, we will be hosting our June month’s city meetup on . Dr. Sushant Raut will be giving a talk titled “The Multilingual Universe”. Traditionally astronomers have relied on their eyes and optical telescopes to observe the universe. But we can get important information from the other parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, as well as completely different…
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About the Club
Started by two college students in 2013, Chennai Astronomy Club is a volunteer-run, non-profit astronomy community in Chennai for anyone curious about the night sky.
We organise stargazing events, star parties, meetups, school outreach programs, and astronomy workshops. CAC is free to join, beginner-friendly, and built by members who enjoy observing, learning, and sharing the sky with others.
Volunteer-run
Events happen because members step up to run them.
Free to Join
No fees, no gatekeeping — just show up curious.
What We Do
Star parties, meetups, workshops, and outreach.
Guides & Resources
Compare the best stargazing places near Chennai, including ECR, Madurantakam, Nagalapuram, Jawadhu Hills, Kolli Hills and Pichavaram. Learn how to check SQM, Bortle class, light pollution, safety and sky conditions before you travel.
A practical guide to stargazing in Chennai, covering what you can see from the city, why Bortle 4–5 skies nearby are genuinely good, and how to start observing without travelling across India.
