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Overnight Stargazing at Horizon Astronomical Society

Overnight Stargazing at Horizon Astronomical Society

Mar 25, 2023 - Apr 01, 2023

Overnight Stargazing at Horizon Astronomical Society

Time Sat Mar 25 2023 at 05:00 pm to Sat Apr 01 2023 at 05:00 pm

Done, Horizon Astronomical Society (Search Google for Exact Location), Badlapur, India

INR 250 - 799 Tickets
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Location: Horizon Astronomical Society Agro Tourism Resort and Nursery, Vangani Maharashtra

 

Highlights:

1. Stargazing from Observatory

2. Professional Telescope with Expert Guidance

3. View Planets, Galaxies, Clusters and Nebulae through Telescope

4. Observe Lunar Surface in-depth

5. Learn to Identify your Zodiac Sign and other Greek Constellations

6. DIY Smartphone Astrophotography and Light Painting Workshop

7. Interactive Session with our Cheerful Faculty

8. Stay in Dormitory with Neat Washrooms

9. Only 1 hour from Mumbai

10. An Overnight Experience of Lifetime with lots of Memories to take back

 

Open on: Weekends Friday, Saturday and Holidays.

Open on Weekdays on Request.

 

Upcoming Open Dates:

Batch 1 - 24 March, Friday

Batch 2 - 25 March, Saturday

Batch 3 - 31 March, Friday

Batch 4 - 1 April, Saturday

Contact: 81691 67678 for Booking of Current dates OR To Check Further Open Dates

 

About Horizon Astronomical Observatory: Our Observatory is based only 1 hour away from Mumbai City i.e. at Vangani (next station from Badlapur) - easiest way to reach observatory is Share Auto from Vangani Station (which costs around 15 Rupees). Our Open Observatory offers Professional Telescopes with Experienced Stargazers who are keen on sharing the Knowledge of the Night Sky. We also provide Telescopes where you can learn to Set Night Sky Objects by yourself with expert guidance. Overnight Stargazing Sessions takes place at Resort's Observatory ground and Stay is Provided in Dormitory.

 

• Entry: INR 799 Only (Resort Entry + Dormitory + Stargazing Expertise)

• Children’s Entry: 699 Only (Resort Entry + Dormitory + Stargazing Expertise) Age 4 to 12 Yrs

 

Add-ons:

Unlimited Veg Buffet Dinner 249/- (Dal, Rice, 2 Type of Bhaji, Chapati, Sweet Dish) | Unlimited Chicken Buffet Dinner 349/- (Dal, Rice 2 Type of Bhaji, Chapati, Chicken, Sweet Dish)

• Resort Room Booking can be done on Special Request with additional Charges. Contact Organizer @ 81691 67678

 

Contact Organizer: 81691 67678 for Booking and any Queries

OR

Visit www.horizonastronomicalsociety.org

 

How to Reach Horizon Astronomical Observatory?

1.Train:

-Take Karjat/Khopoli Train from Central Line. (Recommended Train Timing to Reach on time - CSMT – Karjat Fast 3:35 pm from CSMT |Reaches Dadar at 3:43 pm | 04:04 pm at Ghatkopar | 4:16 pm at Thane | 4:42 pm at Kalyan)

-Reaches Vangani @5:12 pm

Exit Vangani from West Side & hire Share Auto to Dhone Village (15rs for Share Auto)

-Get Down in Front of Gram Panchayat Office

 

2. By Car:

Dhone Village Vangani | GPS Coordinates will be provided by our Team on your WhatsApp

 

ITINERARY:

• 05:30 PM - Check in at Horizon Observatory

• 06:00 PM - Explore the Flora Fauna of Agro Tourism Resort. See how Organic Plantation is done at Plant Nursery.

• 06:30 PM - Introduction to Astronomy Understanding the Night Sky and the Flow of the Events Overnight

• 07:00 PM - Observation of Jupiter and its Satellites, beautiful Clusters, Nebulae, Binary Stars and much more with our Explore Scientific Telescope.

• 08:00 PM - Identification of Pole Star, Constellations Nakshatras and Zodiac Signs

• 09:00 PM - Dinner Break

• 10:30 PM - Explanations on Solar System Eclipses Star Formation & More Interesting Topics

• 11:30 PM - Stargazing for Deep Sky Objects

• 01:00 AM - Astrophotography and Light Painting Workshop from Cellphone Camera as well as DSLR

• 02:00 AM to 04:30 AM - Astronomy Interactive Quiz Games and Astro Antakshari. Interactive Session and Talk with our Experts.

(Participants who want to Rest/Sleep are free to do so during this time)

• 04:30 AM - Early Morning Stargazing when Sky has Changed & some new Objects can be viewed

• 06:00 AM - A Walk to Nearby River followed by Sun Gazing through Certified Solar Filter

• 07:00 AM Packing your bags with memories of a Night Full of Stars



Mandatory Things to Carry:

--Water Bottle

--Warm Clothing for Winter Nights

--Mosquito Repellent Cream (Odomos)

--Blankets and Bedsheets. (Tarpulin Mat will be spread on the ground)

 

(Optional:)

--DSLR

--Tripod

--Binoculars

--Snacks to munch on during the night

 

Organizer's Contact Number: 81691 67678

Mandatory Things to Carry:

--Water Bottle

--Warm Clothing for Winter Nights

--Mosquito Repellent Cream (Odomos)

--Blankets and Bedsheets. (Tarpulin Mat will be spread on the ground)

 

(Optional:)

--DSLR

--Tripod

--Binoculars

--Snacks to munch on during the night

 

Disclaimer Terms and Conditions:

 

1. Alcohol Smoking or any kind of intoxication is strictly prohibited at our premises. You will be asked to leave for such behavior.

2. Weather conditions are not in our hands. In case of Cloudy weather or any natural or Man Made calamities refund will not be provided.

3. Drinking Water is available on our observatory ground.

4. If you are interested in wide Field Astrophotography kindly carry Tripod for your Cellphone/DSLR.

5. Swimming Pool is not part of our Itinerary as Pool is Closed at Night.

6. We shall not take responsibility for Loss of Personal belongings and/or Life

7. We do not Provide any kind of Insurance

8. After Sunrise it gets warm hence check out time is 6 AM

 

Refund Policy:

1. 100% Cancellation if cancelled 7 days prior the event

2. 50% Cancellation if cancelled within 3-7 days of event

3. 0% Cancellation if cancelled within 0-2 days of event

4. Tickets are non-transferable; 1 Date Change is allowed without any Additional Charges

Organizer's Contact Number: 81691 67678

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Date & Time

Sat Mar 25 2023 at 05:00 pm to Sat Apr 01 2023 at 05:00 pm

Location

Done, Horizon Astronomical Society (Search Google for Exact Location), Badlapur, India

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