“A Journey Through the Cosmos” Exploration Event Held at EMU

Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) Arts and Sciences Faculty, Departments of Physics, and the Astronomy and Space Sciences Club co-organized an exploration event within the scope of SCI 111 (Exploration of Universe) course. On 25 January 2025, participants of the event explored one of the most fascinating astronomical incidences of 2025, the “Planetary Parade”. The exploration session took place between 07.00 p.m. and 08:00 p.m., the best time period when the planets were most visible on the western horizon.

During the event attended by nearly 200 students and space-enthusiasts, telescopes of EMU Department of Physics were used to observe the unique order of planets. While Mars, Uranus, Jupiter, and Saturn were visible in alignment from our country through the EMU telescopes, Jupiter and its moons mesmerized everyone in attendance that night due to its position and the clear western sky. Participants had the rare chance to witness this astronomical event, which happens only once every 175 years. The event was highly praised for both its captivating ambiance and the valuable scientific insights it provided.