Overnight Stargazing at Horizon Astronomical Observatory Vangani

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

Open on: Weekends Saturday and Holidays.

Open on Weekdays on Request.

Upcoming Open Dates:
Saturdays of 12th 19th 26th November and 3rd December
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 Nights 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)

Add-ons:
• Dinner: INR 199 Only (Unlimited food, Only Veg)
• Combo Tickets:
Entry + Dinner: INR 949/- Per Person
Resort Room Booking can be done on Special Request with additional Charges

Dinner will be provided at the Dining Area. We Provide Veg Bhaji, Chapati, Dal & Rice for Dinner – Pure Veg Food is Provided (Contact Organizer for Non-Veg Food)

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
-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 Saturn’s Ring, Jupiter and it’s Satellite, 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 – More 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 – 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 Sheets, as required (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. We shall not take responsibility for Loss of Personal belongings and/or Life

5. We do not Provide any kind of Insurance

6. 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

Tickets

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