ON October 22, 80 students from Politeknik Sultan Idris Shah in Sabak Bernam, together with 30 invited participants and representatives, took part in the Stargazing and Mobile Astrophotography Competition organised by the Sabak Bernam Development Area (Sabda) initiative at the Selangor Observatory.
Running from October 21 to October 22, participants enjoyed a range of activities, including night-sky observation sessions and basic smartphone astrophotography training, while camping overnight to experience the authentic atmosphere of stargazing.
The programme coincided with the Orionids meteor shower, and although the weather was partly cloudy, participants remained enthusiastic, using the SkyView app to identify star positions and meteor paths.
The competition not only introduced participants to the fundamentals of mobile astronomy photography but also inspired deeper interest in astronomy, science, and the wonders of the universe.
Follow photographer Adibah Izam, who captured moments of learning and night exploration at the Selangor Observatory.
Participants try out telescopes provided during the Stargazing and Mobile Astrophotography event organised by Sabda at the Selangor Observatory in Sungai Lang, Sabak Bernam, on October 22, 2025.
Participants try out telescopes provided during the Stargazing and Mobile Astrophotography event organised by Sabda at the Selangor Observatory in Sungai Lang, Sabak Bernam, on October 22, 2025.
A participant tries out a telescope provided during the Stargazing and Mobile Astrophotography event organised by Sabda at the Selangor Observatory in Sungai Lang, Sabak Bernam, on October 22, 2025.
A participant tries out a telescope provided during the Stargazing and Mobile Astrophotography event organised by Sabda at the Selangor Observatory in Sungai Lang, Sabak Bernam, on October 22, 2025.
Participants listen to a briefing by observatory staff during the Stargazing and Mobile Astrophotography event organised by Sabda at the Selangor Observatory in Sungai Lang, Sabak Bernam, on October 22, 2025.
A participant tries out a telescope provided during the Stargazing and Mobile Astrophotography event organised by Sabda at the Selangor Observatory in Sungai Lang, Sabak Bernam, on October 22, 2025.
Tents set up by organisers during the Stargazing and Mobile Astrophotography event organised by Sabda at the Selangor Observatory in Sungai Lang, Sabak Bernam, on October 22, 2025.
Participants use the SkyView Lite app to locate constellations and track meteor paths during the Stargazing and Mobile Astrophotography event organised by Sabda at the Selangor Observatory in Sungai Lang, Sabak Bernam, on October 22, 2025.
Participants use the SkyView Lite app to locate constellations and track meteor paths during the Stargazing and Mobile Astrophotography event organised by Sabda at the Selangor Observatory in Sungai Lang, Sabak Bernam, on October 22, 2025.
Participants use the SkyView Lite app to locate constellations and track meteor paths during the Stargazing and Mobile Astrophotography event organised by Sabda at the Selangor Observatory in Sungai Lang, Sabak Bernam, on October 22, 2025.
Participants use the SkyView Lite app to locate constellations and track meteor paths during the Stargazing and Mobile Astrophotography event organised by Sabda at the Selangor Observatory in Sungai Lang, Sabak Bernam, on October 22, 2025.
A participant uses the SkyView Lite app to locate constellations and track meteor paths during the Stargazing and Mobile Astrophotography event organised by Sabda at the Selangor Observatory in Sungai Lang, Sabak Bernam, on October 22, 2025.
Participants use the SkyView Lite app to locate constellations and track meteor paths during the Stargazing and Mobile Astrophotography event organised by Sabda at the Selangor Observatory in Sungai Lang, Sabak Bernam, on October 22, 2025.
