Past Events

  • Astronomy Night 12: Spielberg’s E.T. and the Full Moon

    CASSA, IUB Main Building Rooftop Plot 16, Aftabuddin Ahmed Road, Block B, Bashundhara RA (Main Building Rooftop), Dhaka, Bangladesh

    On the night of the last full moon of 2025, join us for a special screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), directed by Steven Spielberg. Before the screening, an astronomer will offer a short introduction on the film’s enduring significance in the age of exoplanets. In the early 1980s, astronomers worldwide were searching the Milky […]

    Free
  • Astronomy Night 13: Echoes of Other Worlds

    Center for Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics, IUB Plot 16, Aftab Uddin Ahmed Rd, Block B, Bashundhara RA, Dhaka, Bangladesh

    Join CASSA for a landmark evening as we celebrate our 13th Astronomy Night at Independent University, Bangladesh. This edition transcends traditional stargazing by diving deep into the most profound question in science: are we alone? Titled "Echoes of Other Worlds," the event bridges the gap between empirical discovery and human imagination: Echoes of Other Worlds: […]

    Free
  • Astronomy Night 14: How Fast is the Universe Expanding?

    Independent University, Bangladesh 16 Aftabuddin Ahmed Road, Bashundhara RA, Bangladesh

    Astronomy Night 14 continues CASSA's signature two-part format: a public talk by an astronomer and astrophysicist, followed by a dual stargazing session — combining digital and optical observation for a complete journey from lecture hall to the night sky. The Public Talk How fast is the Universe expanding? For decades, astronomers have sought to answer […]