The Starry Night

    By aarna0517

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    16 Aug, 2023

    In a small village of Rajasthan, a young boy named Ravi lived with his parents. His life was simple, spent helping his father in the fields during the day.

    However, his real joy came after sundown when the velvety sky was studded with stars. He would lie on his charpoy, watching the stars, lost in their beauty.

    One starry night, as Ravi was gazing at the night sky, he noticed a star brighter than the rest. He nicknamed it 'Vishnu', fascinated by its glow.

    The next day, Ravi's teacher was discussing constellations in class. Ravi immediately thought of Vishnu and asked his teacher about the bright star.

    His teacher, Mrs. Gupta, explained that the bright star might be a planet. She promised Ravi to bring a telescope the next day to investigate.

    The next day, Ravi waited eagerly for Mrs. Gupta. As she arrived with a telescope, Ravi couldn't contain his excitement.

    Mrs. Gupta set up the telescope and aligned it toward Vishnu. She and Ravi took turns peering at the star through the telescope.

    To Ravi's surprise, the bright star was actually the planet Jupiter. Mrs. Gupta explained that Jupiter was the largest planet in our solar system.

    From that day on, Ravi's interest in astronomy deepened. He spent every night observing different celestial bodies, completely mesmerized.

    He would note down his observations and share them with Mrs. Gupta. She was impressed with Ravi's dedication and encouraged him to keep learning.

    One day, Ravi noticed a moving object in the sky. Excitement coursing through him, he quickly drew a sketch of its path in his journal.

    The next day, he showed Mrs. Gupta the sketch. She recognized it as a comet and congratulated him on his discovery.

    Ravi began to spend more time studying the stars and planets. His parents noticed his passion and wholeheartedly supported him.

    As Ravi grew older, his fascination with the universe continued to grow. He decided to become an astronomer and explore the wonders of the cosmos.

    Mrs. Gupta helped him prepare for the exams to pursue his dream. She was proud of Ravi's dedication and perseverance.

    Ravi successfully passed his exams and got admission into a reputed university. He was overjoyed and so were his parents and Mrs. Gupta.

    During his studies, Ravi discovered a new star which he named 'Gupta', in honor of Mrs. Gupta, his first astronomy mentor.

    Ravi's discovery made him famous. His tiny village was proud of him. Mrs. Gupta was honored that Ravi named the star after her.

    Ravi's life was a beacon of hope for many children in his village. They too started dreaming of exploring the universe, just like him.

    Even after becoming an accomplished astronomer, Ravi often returned to his village. He set up an observatory to coach children about stars and planets.

    Every night, Ravi would gather the children and show them the stars. He shared his knowledge about the universe with them.

    They learned about constellations, meteors, and galaxies. They even learned about Ravi's star, 'Gupta', which was a favorite among the children.

    They gazed at Jupiter, the planet that began Ravi's journey into astronomy. The children's eyes would light up, just like Ravi's used to.

    Ravi's story inspired many young minds. His village, once known for its simplicity, was now known for its young astronomers.

    The starry nights in Ravi's village were no longer just beautiful, they were full of dreams and endless possibilities.