Khagol Mandal Geminid Meteor Special 16 Dec 2023
About the Event
Khagol Mandal is glad to announce Geminid Meteor Special Sky Show at Umbroli (Near Badlapur) on 16th December 2023 at Umroli
The program starts at 7.00 pm (IST) in the evening and runs up to 4.30 am (IST) next morning. The general outline of the program is as follows:
Date: 16th December 2023
Time: 1900 hrs on Saturday to 0430 on Sunday.
Language of Instructions: English (with bilingual inputs in Marathi/ Hindi)
VENUE: Khagol Bhavan, at post Umbroli, Near Rahatoli, Near Badlapur
ENTRY by Pre-Booking ONLY. No SPOT ENTRY! Limited Seats available. Meet between 5.30 pm to 6pm at ST bus stand Badlapur west. Contact Mahendra 84336 06805.
Tentative Schedule:
1830 to 1900 hours: Registration for the program
1900 to 1930 hours: Introduction of Telescopes
1930 to 2200 hours: First Sky Session & Observations through Telescope
2200 to 2300 hours: Dinner Break
2300 to 0100 hours:Audio-Visual Session, Special Talk
0100 to 0130 hours: Tea Break
0130 to 0430 hours: Second Sky Session & Observations through Telescope
These timings are tentative and may vary slightly depending on seasons and sky condition.
Charges:
Rs. 600 /- per person for all participants above 16 yrs.
Rs. 500/- per person for all students from 8 to 16 yrs / KM members/ Senior Citizens
Rs. 200/- per person for all dinner.
Rs. 50/- per person for bus pickup (6 pm) and drop back (4:30 am) from / to badlapur station and site.
Entry Free for all kids up to age 8 yrs.
Tea given during the programme is complimentary.
The charges are non-refundable, even if the programme does not take place, because of incidental heavy rains or for any other reason beyond our control.
The entry to the program is STRICTLY by PRE-BOOKING.
Paraphernalia Required:
You should carry your dinner tiffin (if you have not booked dinner), mattress / chatai for seating on open ground, sweaters, hand gloves, head scarf / muffler, water bottle and your personal Medicine. Carrying mosquito repellant like Odomas is recommended.
It will be mild cold…so do not forget to get warm clothings.
Also, it is recommended to carry light snacks for early morning when we get tea.
Please note that we are not able to provide any of the above things at the site.
Location and how to reach:
Khagol Bhavan, Post Umboli, Near Rahatoli, Barvi Dam Road, Badlapur.
In google map locate: https://goo.gl/maps/XR2zJX6h1fQ2