Coma Berenices Carnival – Stargazing & Galaxy Hunt near Pune & Mumbai

Overview
Dates: Saturday, March 21 – Sunday, March 22, 2026
Location: Nisargshala, Sahyadris near Pune

Step into the wonders of the spring galaxy season at our Coma Berenices Carnival—an overnight stargazing and camping adventure under crystal-clear skies. March is the perfect time to observe galaxy clusters, bright stars, and famous deep-sky objects with binoculars and telescopes.

🌌 What You’ll See
With Unaided Eyes

The sparkling Spica in Virgo

Denebola in Leo

The gentle glow of the Coma star cloud

With Binoculars

The Coma open cluster

The globular cluster M53 near Coma Berenices

With Telescopes

The striking Black Eye Galaxy (M64)

The breathtaking Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

Numerous faint galaxies in the Coma Cluster

🌠 Why Join Coma Berenices Carnival?
Explore galaxy clusters and spring constellations through powerful telescopes

Learn to identify galaxies and clusters with guidance from expert astronomers

Safe, eco-friendly campsite in the Sahyadris, just a short drive from Pune & Mumbai

Ideal for astronomy lovers, families, and students

A unique blend of astronomy, camping, and stargazing

📍 Event Details
Check-in: 4:00 PM, Saturday, Mar 21

Check-out: 10:00 AM, Sunday, Mar 22

Inclusions: Evening snacks, veg dinner, overnight tent stay, early morning tea

✅ What to Bring
Light woolens (nights are pleasant but slightly cool in March)

Torch with red filter (to protect night vision)

Binoculars / telescope (optional – shared scopes provided)

Personal essentials & refillable water bottle