Annular solar eclipse occurred on 3rd of October 2005. In India, this was observable only as a partial eclipse, nevertheless giving people an opportunity to have a peek at our own star, Sun.
The Physics Deptt organised viewing of the solar eclipse on 3rd October 2005. A small portable telescope, generously offered by Prof. M. Zahid, was installed on the terrace of the Science Lecture Theatre, complete with a solar filter.The eclipse started at 4:10 PM, increased to its maximum, and then gradually became unobservable because of the low altitude of the sun. Faculty and students from the physics and other departments came and shared the excitement by watching the event.