Official Astronomy & Space Society of SLIET

SLIET Antriksha Vigyan Society Exploring the Universe, Inspiring Curiosity, Building the Future

Empowering young minds through stargazing observation, astrophysics research, satellite engineering, and cosmic exploration.

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Live Astronomical Alert

What's Happening in the Sky Tonight

Date: Today | SLIET Longowal (30.23°N)

Perseids Meteor Shower

Active Peak Event

Peak visibility tonight! Best viewed after midnight towards the north-eastern sky away from light interference.

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Tonight's Moon Phase

Observatory Forecast

Clear skies expected with ideal lunar crater visibility and high atmospheric transparency.

Astronomical Illumination

Planet Watch

Visible Celestial Bodies

Saturn with distinct ring systems visible in the late evening, followed by Jupiter rising in the early morning sky.

SLIET Coordinates (30°N)
Dr. Ravi Kant Mishra

Dr. Ravi Kant Mishra

Faculty Head & Society Mentor

Professor & Dean (Alumni and Industrial Relations)

Area of Expertise

Teaching Research Administration

Dr. Ravi Kant Mishra is a Professor and Dean at SLIET Longowal with 28+ years of leadership in Cosmology, Astrophysics, and Space Science, known for his extensive research in modified gravity theories and cosmological modeling. As the founder of the SLIET Antriksha Vigyan Society, he mentors student-led space research, while his academic footprint spans invited lectures at premier astrophysics forums across the USA and Europe, service as former Registrar of NIT Puducherry, and membership on Faculty Selection Boards across multiple NITs.

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Academic Identity

VIDWAN Expert Database & National Researcher's Network

Vidwan-ID: 153530

LINK: https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/153530

Scopus Indexed Researcher Database

SCOPUS ID: 35185160200

LINK: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=35185160200

Google Scholar

Google Scholar ID: 7NONTpgAAAAJ&hl

Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=7NONTpgAAAAJ&hl=en

ResearchGate

ResearchGate ID: Ravi-Mishra-5

LINK: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ravi-Mishra-5/stats

Social Media Handles

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunkumar.kumar

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ravi-kant-mishra-46955633b/

Global Presence in Research

  • Life member of International academy of physical sciences India.
  • Life member of Indian Society for Technical Education.
  • Life member of Tensor Society of India.
  • Life member of National Academy of Mathematics India.
  • Life member of Punjab Academy of Sciences.
Research & Scholarly Work

Publications & Research Papers

All featured publications, cosmological models, and research belong exclusively to Dr. Ravi Kant Mishra (Professor, Dean, and SAVS Founder & Mentor), who holds 120+ total publications (55+ indexed in SCI/Scopus/WoS).

Looking for complete research archives & publications?

Visit Dr. Ravi Kant Mishra's official faculty research portal for full paper downloads & academic profile.

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Upcoming Flagship Event

Events & Workshops

SLIET × ISRO FLAGSHIP EVENT Limited Seats — First Come First Serve

NATIONAL SPACE DAY 2026

Theme: “Towards Viksit Bharat: Innovating, Collaborating and Aspiring to Global Space Leadership”

Date: 17 August 2026
Time: 5:00 PM Onwards
Venue: T&P Block, SLIET

INNOVATION QUEST

Turn your ideas into impact! 🚀

  • 🎓 Eligibility: Only for B.Tech Students of SLIET
  • 👥 Team Size: Up to 3 Members
  • 🔥 Slots: Limited to 6–7 Teams Only
  • 🎤 Presentation: 10 Minutes per Team
  • 🛰️ Topics: Space Tech for Sustainable Development & Better Tomorrow
🏆 Top 3 Teams: Original Hard-Copy Certificates from ISRO

QUIZ COMPETITION

Test Your Space Knowledge! 🎯

  • 👤 Participation: Individual
  • 🎯 Eligibility: Only for ICD Students
  • ⚡ Format: 1 Exciting Round
  • 🛰️ Topics: ISRO Missions, India's Space Achievements, Tech & Exploration
📜 Top 3 Winners: Original Hard-Copy Certificates from ISRO
Official ISRO Participant Perks & Certificates

📄 Soft-copy certificate from ISRO for all participants  |  🎁 Souvenir from ISRO for every participant!

Past Sessions & Archives

Past Event 12 August 2026

Introduction to Observational Astronomy

An evening under the stars learning how to navigate the night sky using sky maps.

Leadership, Alumni & Student Body

Leadership & Mentorship Network

The minds behind SLIET Antriksha Vigyan Society guiding our research, operations, and legacy.

Faculty & Founder

Prof. (Dr.) Ravi Kant Mishra

Prof. (Dr.) Ravi Kant Mishra

Founder & Chief Faculty Mentor

Professor & Dean (Alumni and Industrial Relations), SLIET

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Distinguished Alumni Scholars

Dr. Amritbir Singh

Dr. Amritbir Singh

Prof. (Maths) B.B.S.B E.C. Fatehgarh Sahib

Degree Awarded - 2011
Dr. Arunesh Kumar Pandey

Dr. Arunesh Kumar Pandey

AP (Mathematics) SDU-Lucknow

Degree Awarded - 2015
Dr. Chanchal Chawla

Dr. Chanchal Chawla

AP (Maths-DED) Punjabi University, Patiala

(CSIR-JRF-SRF)

Degree Awarded - 2015
Dr. Avtar Chand

Dr. Avtar Chand

(CSIR-NET)

Degree Awarded - 2019
Dr. Heena Dua

Dr. Heena Dua

(GATE - UGC-NET-LS)

Degree Awarded - 2023

Current Ph.D. Research Scholars

Mr. Rahul Sharma

Mr. Rahul Sharma

Pursuing Ph.D. Degree

(GATE-Qualified-2022)
Ms. Navya Jain

Ms. Navya Jain

Pursuing Ph.D. Degree

(GATE-Qualified-2023)

Ms. Priya

Pursuing Ph.D.

About Us

Who Are We?

The SLIET Antriksha Vigyan Society is a passionate collective of students, researchers, and astronomy enthusiasts at Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology. We bridge theoretical physics with practical space technology, driving curiosity through telescopes, satellite systems, computational astrophysics, and outreach programs.

Vision & Objectives

Our primary vision is to establish SLIET as a hub for student-led space innovations, foster hands-on learning with advanced optical instrumentation, enable satellite design projects, and inspire the upcoming generation to explore cosmic phenomena.

Proven Alumni & Mentorship Legacy

Through decades of academic supervision, his scholars and mentored students have advanced into leading academic, research, and technical positions across premier universities, national institutions, and government sectors.

Get Connected

Interested in Space? Join Us!

Whether you are a beginner curious about night sky constellations or an engineering student looking to build orbital hardware models, SLIET Antriksha Vigyan Society welcomes you!

Official Email

antriksha@sliet.ac.in

Instagram Handle

@sliet_antriksha_society

Campus Location

SLIET Campus, Longowal, Sangrur, Punjab

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