Musings of an amateur astronomer

 I stumbled upon a captivating video that ignited several thoughts within me. Here is the video: DW video What struck me as particularly fascinating was how the images from the Chandrayaan mission bore a resemblance to selfies. By this, I mean that the visuals encapsulated the essence of the mission step by step, almost akin to the contemporary Instagram trend where we meticulously document our lives second by second on Earth. Undoubtedly, this sparks curiosity and engenders heightened interest. However, I perceive a more profound transformation taking place within the mindset of ISRO. The global penchant for minimalism is, in a manner, harmonizing with ISRO's resource-efficient approach. This alignment is progressively engraining itself within the public consciousness. As the renowned astronomer Carl Sagan once poignantly noted, "Exploration knows no bounds, and in our quest to understand the cosmos, we often find mirrors reflecting our own endeavors." The Chandrayaan mi...