Your Gateway to the Universe
In this journey, all you need to bring along, is curiosity. Starscapes will be your uplink to the stars, your platform to the skies. Your gateway to the Universe.
Explore the Universe
Ever since we were children, we have looked up at the vast expanse of the cosmos and marveled at the magic of what lies beyond.
Imagine finding a platform that helps rediscover this moment and experience the awe-inspiring enormity and complexity of the universe, while standing on this little rock called Earth.
Stare at the skies through the telescopes in our observatories. Take a trip to the constellations with our astronomy tours. Learn about advances in astrophysics through our workshops. See the universe differently through your camera lens at our astrophotography sessions.
In this journey, all you need to bring along is curiosity. Starscapes will be your uplink to the stars your platform to the skies.
The Amateur Astronomers Behind Starscapes
A community of dreamers, builders, educators and storytellers — united by the night sky.
Ramashish Ray
A published photographer and astronomy enthusiast, Ramashish started Starscapes in 2017 with an observatory in Kausani. With 25+ years at the helm of corporate giants like Nokia and Samsung, he continues to pursue his passion through photography while driving businesses in electronics and smart devices.
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Amitabh Pandey
Ex-founder of SPACE, an influential figure in astronomy education weaving the discipline into Indian school curriculum. A writer, educationist and advisor to the Bihar government for the Aryabhata Observatories project. The guiding force behind Starscapes' growth.
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Dr. Smriti Mahajan
Astrophysicist with 17+ years in academic research, teaching and science communication. PhD in Astronomy & Astrophysics from the University of Birmingham, UK. Has worked across the USA, Australia and India.
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Puran Pandey
Founding team member and the first of Starscapes' Starguides. A Kumaoni born and bred in the Himalayas — close to nature and its culture. Today a master trainer and a guiding light for the entire team.
Kunal Wadhawan
Shapes the product vision and long-term strategy. A passionate educator with 10+ years in product development — mentoring the team and leading STEM activity conceptualisation across the organisation.
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Debashish Das
Transforms complex data into clear, actionable insights. Helps teams understand the "why" behind their work — combining a love for learning with a deep curiosity for patterns.
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Hem Sharma
An education professional with 10+ years across schools, NGOs and observatories. Trainer and Field Operations Manager — passionate about teaching, training and thought leadership in social impact.
Kasturi Das
Background in Hospitality Administration under the Ministry of Tourism. As BD Manager for the East Region, she leads strategic growth, builds partnerships and crafts unforgettable stargazing experiences rooted in storytelling.
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Piyush Pokharia
Hospitality and guest experience expert. Leads customer engagement in experiential astronomy — building strong connections, nurturing teams and ensuring every interaction reflects Starscapes' commitment to being a gracious host under the stars.
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Your platform to the skies
All you need to bring along is curiosity. We'll handle the rest.
