Stargazing and Camping with Team Brahmand Darshan
About the Event
Get Ready to Dazzle under the Stars with your dear ones and friends for VALENTINE NIGHT SKY GAZING Event organized by Team Brahmand Darshan at Saphale Tandulwadi Village.
Come watch Astonishing Wonders of Universe with us ! ! !
Event Date: 13th Feb 2021 (Saturday 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.
Event Schedule:
Participants are requested to reach the campsite by 5:30 pm.
5:30 - 6:30 pm – Event Registration Photo Session & Snacks.
6:30 pm - Sunset
7:00 - 7:30 pm – Session 1 – Introduction Session - Familiarize with Location and Equipment. Observe Evening Sky 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.
11:30pm – 12:30am – General Observation and Basic Astrophotography (Star Trails & Constellations)
1:00 – 4:00 am – Power Nap – Charge Yourself and Camera/Tablet/Mobile Batteries.
4:30 – 5:30 am – Session 4 – Early Morning Sky Ursa Major (Saptarishi) Double Star Galaxies Satellite Hunting & Iridium Flares (if any)
6:30 am - Sunrise
7:30 am – Breakfast / Tea and Group Photo
8:00 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)
Event Charges:
Adult : 2200/-
Kids: 1800/- (6 Yrs to 10 Yrs)
**Advance Booking required for Seat Reservation
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 sharing basis 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 (Bring your own).
Note: In case of the Cloudy Sky Event will not be cancelled and will continue with Campfire Activities and Enjoy Weather.
Health Safety and Precautionary Measures to be followed mandatorily:
1. Maintain at least 1 meter distance from others and wear a mask if you cannot guarantee this distance. Carry extra Mask
2. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer.
3. Cover a sneeze or cough with a tissue or bent elbow and immediately dispose of tissue in a closed-lid bin.
4. Avoid touching eyes nose and mouth.
5. Use of Personal Hand Sanitizer is encouraged and appreciated.
6. Personal Water bottle ½ Litre (Mandatory).
We appreciate your understanding and support during this critical time and our thoughts remain with everyone affected by the COVID-19 situation. Your and others safety is in your hands
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 on sharing basis 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 (odomos).
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
About Destination:
Name of Location: Sai Baba temple
Nearest Village: Tandulwadi village
Region & District: Saphale
Distance from Saphale station: 7 KM approx.
Distance from NH4 (Varai Naka): 12 KM approx.
Distance from Ghodbunder: 45 Km approx.
Travel Guide (Car/Bus):
https://goo.gl/maps/HJ4VGEz3Y7mHvNTq5
Take Mumbai – Ahmedabad Highway - Fountain Hotel – Bhayander Bridge - Vasai – Virar – Khandiwade Toll – (Drive Approx 12KM) -
VEGAS Township – Take Left at Varai Naka - NAVAZE - PARGAON - HP Petrol Pump - Vaitarna River Bridge - SAIRAJ HOTEL (Take Left) - Drive 1 KM - SAI Baba Mandir on Left Side (Tandulwadi
Village) - Brahmand Darshan Site
[7:54 PM 2/1/2021] Mangesh Sutar: Local Train Time-Table (Subject to Availability/Govt Rules)
(Churchgate to Dahanu via Saphale):
Stations after Virar: Vaitarna Saphale Kelve Road Palghar Umroli Boisar Vangaon Dahanu Road
Churchgate to Dahanu train: 5.24am 10.06am 3.22pm
Dadar to Dahanu train: 5.15am 4.55pm 6:00pm
Borivali to Dahanu train: 7.57am 10.31am
Virar to Dahanu Local train: 4.25am 5am 12.15pm 3.05pm
Dahanu to Churchgate train: 7.15am 12.42pm 5.35pm 6.55pm
Dahanu to Dadar train: 2.15pm 3.25pm 7.45pm
Dahanu to Borivali train: 5.50am 8.30am
Dahanu to Virar Local train: 10.05am 1.25pm 8.45pm