Milky Way Origins Camp – Stargazing Camp near Pune & Mumbai

Overview
Dates: Saturday, April 11 – Sunday, April 12, 2026
Location: Nisargshala, Sahyadris near Pune

Journey to the heart of our galaxy at the Milky Way Origins Camp, a spectacular overnight stargazing and camping event. April skies reveal the rising constellations of Sagittarius and Scorpius, gateways to the Milky Way’s dense central bulge, rich with clusters and glowing nebulae.

🌌 What You’ll See
With Unaided Eyes

The central bulge of the Milky Way arching across the night sky

Brilliant constellations of Sagittarius and Scorpius

With Binoculars

Glowing Lagoon Nebula (M8)

The colorful Trifid Nebula (M20)

Bright Milky Way star clouds

With Telescopes

The Omega Nebula (M17), also called the Swan Nebula

The Eagle Nebula (M16), birthplace of stars

Globular cluster M22

Detailed views of M8 & M20 with dark lanes and glowing gas clouds

🌠 Why Join Milky Way Origins Camp?
Witness the rising summer Milky Way with expert astronomers

Explore star-forming regions and globular clusters with powerful telescopes

Learn constellation spotting and deep-sky navigation techniques

Stay in safe, eco-friendly tents at our Sahyadri campsite near Pune & Mumbai

Perfect for astronomy enthusiasts, students, families, and nature explorers

📍 Event Details
Check-in: 4:00 PM, Saturday, Apr 11

Check-out: 10:00 AM, Sunday, Apr 12

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

✅ What to Bring
Comfortable clothes & light woolens (April nights are mild but breezy)

Torch with red cellophane (to preserve night vision)

Binoculars / telescope (optional – shared scopes provided)

Personal essentials & refillable water bottle