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Geminids Meteor Shower
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Tranquil MeadowsBandhan Village, Palghar, Virar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
About the Event
Welcome to the grandest meteor shower, the Geminids which will be taking place in the dark hours of the 13th and 14th this year. The Geminids is the king of the meteor showers and presents as many as 80-100 meteors per hour. With a new moon in the sky, this will be the best Geminids meteor shower in years!
The meteor shower can be seen in all parts of the sky throughout the night but will appear to come from the constellation of Gemini, in the East. You do not need any optics for this meteor shower as the bright meteors will be visible to the naked eye, however, a dark sky with minimal light pollution is going to give you the chance to see all of the meteors, not just the bright ones.
Come watch Astonishing Wonders of Universe with us ! ! !
Event Date: 13th Dec 2020 (Sunday Night)
Amateur & Novice Users can also join and take opportunity to know the Night Sky and observe some of the deep sky objects like Planets, Nebulae's, Galaxies, Globular Cluster, Open Clusters,
Double Stars and off course our Milky Way Galaxy etc.. no prior knowledge of astronomy is necessary for them. Night Sky Orientation will be provided during the Event.
Double Stars and off course our Milky Way Galaxy etc.. no prior knowledge of astronomy is necessary for them. Night Sky Orientation will be provided during the Event.
Event Schedule:
Participants are requested to reach the campsite by 5:00 pm.
5:30 pm - Sunset
5:30 - 6:30 pm – Event Registration, Photo Session & Snacks.
7:00 - 7:30 pm – Session 1 – Introduction Session - Familiarize with Location and Equipment. Observe Evening Sky - Jupiter & Saturn, Satellite Hunting (if Any)
7:30 – 8:30 pm – Session 2 – Astronomy Video Presentation (45 Minutes) followed by Night Sky Orientation - Finding the North Star - Cassiopeia and Other Constellations, Andromeda Galaxy, Star Clusters & Mars
9:30 – 10:30 pm – Dinner Time
10:30 – 11:30 pm – Session 3 – Night Sky Observation Constellations, Star Clusters, Orion Nebula, Double Stars, Sirius Brightest Star.
11:30 – 2:30 am – General Observation and Geminids Meteor Observation.
1:00 – 4:00 am – Power Nap – Charge Yourself and Camera/Tablet/Mobile Batteries.
4:30 – 5630 am – Session 4 – Early Morning Sky, Ursa Major (Saptarishi), Double Star, Galaxies, Satellite Hunting, & Iridium Flares (if any)
6:30 am - Sunrise
9:00 am – Breakfast / Tea and Group Photo
10:00 am - Event Closure
Participants are requested to reach the campsite by 5:00 pm.
5:30 pm - Sunset
5:30 - 6:30 pm – Event Registration, Photo Session & Snacks.
7:00 - 7:30 pm – Session 1 – Introduction Session - Familiarize with Location and Equipment. Observe Evening Sky - Jupiter & Saturn, Satellite Hunting (if Any)
7:30 – 8:30 pm – Session 2 – Astronomy Video Presentation (45 Minutes) followed by Night Sky Orientation - Finding the North Star - Cassiopeia and Other Constellations, Andromeda Galaxy, Star Clusters & Mars
9:30 – 10:30 pm – Dinner Time
10:30 – 11:30 pm – Session 3 – Night Sky Observation Constellations, Star Clusters, Orion Nebula, Double Stars, Sirius Brightest Star.
11:30 – 2:30 am – General Observation and Geminids Meteor Observation.
1:00 – 4:00 am – Power Nap – Charge Yourself and Camera/Tablet/Mobile Batteries.
4:30 – 5630 am – Session 4 – Early Morning Sky, Ursa Major (Saptarishi), Double Star, Galaxies, Satellite Hunting, & Iridium Flares (if any)
6:30 am - Sunrise
9:00 am – Breakfast / Tea and Group Photo
10:00 am - Event Closure
We greatly encourage informal interactions/ discussion with us at any time during the night. We will answer (or try to be as close to your satisfaction as possible) all your questions.
Our Equipment’s:
1) 10 Inch Dobsonian Reflector – SKY Watcher
2. 10 Inch Dobsonian Reflector – Antares GSO
3. Binoculars 10 x 50 (2 Qty)
4. Automated GOTO Mount (4inch Refractor/8 inch Reflector)
1) 10 Inch Dobsonian Reflector – SKY Watcher
2. 10 Inch Dobsonian Reflector – Antares GSO
3. Binoculars 10 x 50 (2 Qty)
4. Automated GOTO Mount (4inch Refractor/8 inch Reflector)
Event Charges:
Adult : 1850/-
Kids: 1350/- (5 Yrs to 12 Yrs)
**Advance Booking required for Participation Reservation
Adult : 1850/-
Kids: 1350/- (5 Yrs to 12 Yrs)
**Advance Booking required for Participation Reservation
Contact Details:
• Bhavin - 9594943435
• Mangesh - 9987744889
• Bhavin - 9594943435
• Mangesh - 9987744889
What’s included in Charges
• Night Sky Gazing Event and On-Site Charge
* Evening Snacks, Veg Dinner & Breakfast with Tea
• Drinking Water available.
* Stay in Tent with soft bedding
* Soft Music (Audio - Video for Presentation)
• Night Sky Gazing Event and On-Site Charge
* Evening Snacks, Veg Dinner & Breakfast with Tea
• Drinking Water available.
* Stay in Tent with soft bedding
* Soft Music (Audio - Video for Presentation)
What’s not included in Charges:
• Anything not mentioned in the included list.
• Bedsheet, Blanket and Pillow.
• Anything not mentioned in the included list.
• Bedsheet, Blanket and Pillow.
Note: In case of the Cloudy Sky, Event will not be cancelled and will continue with Campfire Activities and Enjoy Weather.
Instructions and Pointers:
1.Participant are required to carry ID proof (e.g. PAN card, Driving License) for On Site Camp Registration.
2. Carry enough warm clothing (particularly to keep your ears, body and feet warm) like scarf, sweaters, hood jackets, skull caps, shawls / sheets, Closed Shoes (mandatory). (Temp in Night will dip considerably 16-18 degree C).
3. We will be providing a tent with soft bedding, those who are not used to cold climate It is advisable to carry your own bedsheet & blanket with personal pillow.
4. We recommend that participants stock themselves with Light snacks (Biscuits, Chips & Chocolate and Personal Water bottle ½ Litre (Mandatory) - (Need to drink water regularly to avoid
dehydration).
5. Carry a Small Torch (covered with Red Cellophane paper) with Extra pair of Batteries.
6. It is advisable to carry your personal medication (if any) and mosquito repellent cream.
7. All baggage’s to be wrapped in plastic bags to avoid getting wet (Dew).
8. For Astrophotography interested participant should bring in their own DSLR Camera, Tripod, Remote, Charger and Extra Battery.
9. Organizer are not responsible for any baggage and/or personal belonging loss/damage and participants are solely responsible for the same. Please avoid wearing gold and other ornaments.
10. It goes without saying that littering at the camp-site is not permissible and we will be making arrangements for garbage bin that can be put to their optimum use.
1.Participant are required to carry ID proof (e.g. PAN card, Driving License) for On Site Camp Registration.
2. Carry enough warm clothing (particularly to keep your ears, body and feet warm) like scarf, sweaters, hood jackets, skull caps, shawls / sheets, Closed Shoes (mandatory). (Temp in Night will dip considerably 16-18 degree C).
3. We will be providing a tent with soft bedding, those who are not used to cold climate It is advisable to carry your own bedsheet & blanket with personal pillow.
4. We recommend that participants stock themselves with Light snacks (Biscuits, Chips & Chocolate and Personal Water bottle ½ Litre (Mandatory) - (Need to drink water regularly to avoid
dehydration).
5. Carry a Small Torch (covered with Red Cellophane paper) with Extra pair of Batteries.
6. It is advisable to carry your personal medication (if any) and mosquito repellent cream.
7. All baggage’s to be wrapped in plastic bags to avoid getting wet (Dew).
8. For Astrophotography interested participant should bring in their own DSLR Camera, Tripod, Remote, Charger and Extra Battery.
9. Organizer are not responsible for any baggage and/or personal belonging loss/damage and participants are solely responsible for the same. Please avoid wearing gold and other ornaments.
10. It goes without saying that littering at the camp-site is not permissible and we will be making arrangements for garbage bin that can be put to their optimum use.
Rules and Regulations:
While at the camp-site you (Participants) are requested to strictly adhere to the following rules:
1. Prior Registration is compulsory for all the participants.
2. Although the camp-site is secure with partial fencing, NO ONE should wander off the camp-site without intimating the organizers or without organizer’s permission.
3. Use Site, Equipment’s and Tents with precaution’s – Any Damages to Tents will recovered from Tent allocated participants/students (500/- Per Person)
4. Use of white small torch should be minimal, it should be covered with Red Cellophane paper for using in Night.
5. Please do respect the belongings of others at the campsite and avoid damaging any articles, tents, etc. Any Damage to Tent will be recovered from the participant.
6. Use of mobile phone and camera with flash is to be minimal as possible or AS INSTRUCTED BY THE INSTRUCTORS / ORGANIZERS during the Observation Sessions.
7. Do not Flash Bright Torch or Camera Flash on others during Observation Sessions. HUMAN EYE requires 30 Minutes to completely adapt to the Dark Night Sky.
8. If you are carrying your own observation instrument like telescopes, binoculars, tripods stands Imaging equipment (DSLR Camera and accessories) etc., then you yourself are responsible for all your equipment.
9. Smoking and Drinking Alcohol is strictly prohibited at the Observation Site. Drunken participants will be asked to leave the Site immediately. We strongly discourage you to consume alcohol in any form. The Organizers reserve the right to expel offending participants from the camp-site.
While at the camp-site you (Participants) are requested to strictly adhere to the following rules:
1. Prior Registration is compulsory for all the participants.
2. Although the camp-site is secure with partial fencing, NO ONE should wander off the camp-site without intimating the organizers or without organizer’s permission.
3. Use Site, Equipment’s and Tents with precaution’s – Any Damages to Tents will recovered from Tent allocated participants/students (500/- Per Person)
4. Use of white small torch should be minimal, it should be covered with Red Cellophane paper for using in Night.
5. Please do respect the belongings of others at the campsite and avoid damaging any articles, tents, etc. Any Damage to Tent will be recovered from the participant.
6. Use of mobile phone and camera with flash is to be minimal as possible or AS INSTRUCTED BY THE INSTRUCTORS / ORGANIZERS during the Observation Sessions.
7. Do not Flash Bright Torch or Camera Flash on others during Observation Sessions. HUMAN EYE requires 30 Minutes to completely adapt to the Dark Night Sky.
8. If you are carrying your own observation instrument like telescopes, binoculars, tripods stands Imaging equipment (DSLR Camera and accessories) etc., then you yourself are responsible for all your equipment.
9. Smoking and Drinking Alcohol is strictly prohibited at the Observation Site. Drunken participants will be asked to leave the Site immediately. We strongly discourage you to consume alcohol in any form. The Organizers reserve the right to expel offending participants from the camp-site.
About Destination: Tranquil Meadows
Take Mumbai – Ahmedabad Highway - Fountain Hotel – Bhayander Bridge - Vasai – Virar – Khandiwade Toll - Manor - Take Right for Manor Telephone Exchange (Highway MH 73) - Drive 16.4 KM) Reach to Bandhan Village - Tranquil Meadows
Take Mumbai – Ahmedabad Highway - Fountain Hotel – Bhayander Bridge - Vasai – Virar – Khandiwade Toll - Manor - Take Right for Manor Telephone Exchange (Highway MH 73) - Drive 16.4 KM) Reach to Bandhan Village - Tranquil Meadows
Special Note:
** Observation depends on subject to availability of object & weather condition.
** No refund on cancellation & postponed of shows.
** Observation depends on subject to availability of object & weather condition.
** No refund on cancellation & postponed of shows.
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