The stars serve as a perfect backdrop to this picture of team Karachi Astronomers Society at Lake Kalri. Photo by Ramiz Qureshi

Some participants prefer to observe, while others celebrate, as the Moon emerges from below the horizon during the night at Lake Kalri. Photo by Ramiz Qureshi

A photograph taken during one of the societys dark-sky trips or "Rutjugas" at Lake Kalri. Photo by Ramiz Qureshi

Located away from the city, the location of Lake Kalri provided minimal interference from light and dust pollution, allowing the sky to be seen in all its splendor. Photo by Ramiz Qureshi

The clear night sky at Lake Kalri allows enthusiasts to gaze at a view of the sky that can never be seen in the cities. Photo by Ramiz Qureshi

Members of Karachi Astronomers Society pose in this picture against the backdrop of the starry sky. Photo by Ramiz Qureshi

Planets appear as stars to the naked eye, this shot shows the largest of our solar systems planets, Jupiter on a cold night at Mirpur Sakro. Using a small telescope one can even see the four largest of Jupiter's moons. Photo by Ramiz Qureshi

This picture shows the dimmer arms of the Milky Way overhead, on a cold and peaceful night at Mirpur Sakro. Photo by Ramiz Qureshi

A participant poses against a starry backdrop showing the Andromeda Galaxy (Left) and the subtle, dim Milky Way (Center). Both galaxies are on a collision course over the next few billion years. Photo by Ramiz Qureshi

Who says astronomy is only reserved for night-time? The Sun is the closest star to us and makes for an intriguing and fun subject itself. (Never view the Sun directly with your eyes or with a telescope without proper protection) Photo by Ramiz Qureshi

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