About AAAV
From Comet Hale-Bopp to the Messier Marathon — 30 years of exploring the universe together.
India's Pioneering Community Astronomy Club
The Amateur Astronomers Association of Vadodara (AAAV) was established in 1996 with a clear mission: to popularise astronomy and conduct scientific research in Vadodara and beyond.
What began as a small group of sky-gazing enthusiasts has grown into one of India’s most active and scientifically productive amateur astronomy clubs, with 10 dedicated observation modules contributing data to international organisations.
From logging Comet Hale-Bopp in 1996 to observing Venus Transit, Solar Maximum/Minimum cycles, and counting over 1,000 individual meteors — AAAV has been at the forefront of community-driven astronomy for nearly three decades.
Mission & Vision
To popularise astronomy among the general public and conduct systematic scientific observations that contribute meaningful data to the global astronomy community.
To be the leading community astronomy organisation in Gujarat, inspiring the next generation of astronomers through education, observation, and scientific collaboration.
We Report to the World
AAAV’s scientific data is reported to and verified by leading international astronomical organisations.
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