Quick Info
| Profession | Astronomer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra |
Latest News about Prathamesh Jaju
28/05/2025
Prathamesh Jaju’s astrophotography gained renewed attention after he shared a detailed image of the Pillars of Creation, a famous star-forming region in the Eagle Nebula. The picture was widely circulated online and highlighted his continued work in deep-sky imaging.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Clicking the most clear picture of moon and capturing detailed astrophotography images including the Pillars of Creation |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Vidya Bhavan High School, Pune |
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| University | Savitribai Phule Pune University |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Astrophotography |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/prathameshjaju/ | |
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| https://www.linkedin.com/in/prathamesh-jaju-64831aa0 | |
| Website | www.prathameshjaju.com |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Prathamesh Jaju gained popularity for his detailed photo of the moon. | |
| 2. He dedicated substantial effort to process data for the final moon image despite his youth. | |
| 3. The cancellation of his Class X exams due to lockdown gave him extra time for astrophotography. | |
| 4. A Sci-Fi enthusiast, he admired franchises such as Star Trek and Star Wars. | |
| 5. At 13, he became a member of India's oldest amateur astronomy club, Jyotirvidya Parisanstha (JVP). | |
| 6. Prathamesh aspires to pursue astrophysics and delve deeper into the field of astronomy. | |
| 7. He began practicing astrophotography in 2018 at the age of 13. | |
| 8. His uncle gifted him a Skywatcher 150P telescope paired with an EQ3-2 mount to support his passion. | |
| 9. He is an alumnus of Savitribai Phule Pune University. | |
| 10. He processed over 50,000 images and 186 gigabytes of data to create his final moon photograph. | |
| 11. His photograph of the Pillars of Creation gained over 33,000 likes on Reddit's space subreddit. |