About Astro Mauritius

I have always been fascinated by the stars and, above all, the mysteries of the deep cosmos. I still remember being a primary school student, completely captivated by science books that detailed the intricacies of our solar system and the life of stars.

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As I grew into my teenage years, my interest evolved into a deep dive through science documentaries. I was driven by an insatiable thirst for understanding, I wanted to know everything, to grasp the "why" behind the universe. I believe that core essence of curiosity is exactly what shaped the man I am today.

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One particular night changed my life forever. It was the first time I looked through a telescope, it belonged to my neighbor. Seeing my intense interest in the Moon, he kindly lent it to me. I spent the entire night on the terrace, mesmerized by the craters on the lunar surface. It was an unforgettable moment. (Small confession: I actually broke one of the tripod legs during a clumsy adjustment, making it unusable! But despite that, something new was born inside me that night.)

Shortly after, my mother bought me my very first telescope. It was a basic model with many limitations, but it was mine. I spent more time dreaming while holding it than I did actually observing. The "serious" journey began at 18, when I used my own savings to buy a decent telescope which was a Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ.

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One summer night in my backyard, I pointed that telescope at Jupiter. For the first time, I saw the giant planet, not on a screen or in a book, but with my own eyes. That specific night gave birth to the mission I’m on today, and it is the reason you are reading these words.