Astronomy Divine : Telescopic Star Gazing
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Let's go on an interstellar Odyssey, right here in Pune. Space is so vast that it would take billions of years for a rock ejected from the earth to collide with a planet circling another star. The stars of the milky-way are drawn together by gravity in their own enormous orbits around its center. Our sun, for example, being way out on the edge takes some 2250 million years to complete a single orbit. At the same time during each revolution around the galaxy, our solar system will pass through three gigantic interstellar clouds, planet making factories each many light years across. Our Milky-way has more than 100 of these vast clouds, places where gas and dust condense to form new stars and planets. The best way to start exploring the night sky is with the naked eye. Under the guidance of our experts, you’ll learn to identify the constellations and stars, and that’s only the beginning!
What will we do ?
Self Vehicle (Till assembly point)
Tents
Evening Snacks, Dinner, Breakfast
The event will have following segments: 1. Sky shows (total 3): Our experts will explain to participants about stars, planets, constellations, Raashis, Nakshatras, their mythological stories as well as interesting scientific information 2. Telescope sessions (total 4): Through telescopes, participants will get to see mind-blowing views of the Moon, Saturn, Mars, and some deep sky objects like Orion Nebula, Beehive cluster. 3. Software demo: One of our experts will demonstrate a free planetarium software that you can use with your laptops, tablets or cellphones. 4. Fun time: Astro-antakshari/word puzzle. 5. We’ll also get to see some bright satellite passes (and hopefully meteors!) with an unaided eye! If you like seeing yourself as part of a bigger picture, with a sense of wonder, and just loves being out at night. If that's you come and join us for a slumber party under the stars. Assemble time: 3:30 pm Departure time: 3:45 pm Day 1 : 5:30 pm : Reach Campsite Nasrapur 6:00 pm : Hi Tea and snacks 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm ; Set up for Telescopes 7:00 pm onwards : Session begins. Day 2 : 7:00 am : Breakfast 8:00 am : Leave for Pune 10:00 am : Reach Pune Note : The star gazing activity starts pre-dinner and will go on till 6.30 am. Those who would like to sleep early there will be tents set up for you to sleep in (on sharing basis), other who wish to stay awake throughout, kindly get enough rest during the day on Saturday or prepare to get rest once you head back on Sunday.
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Our name ‘Rivers and Ridges’ name is derived from the famous song by John Denver – ‘Country roads’ that goes… "Almost heaven, West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountain, Shenandoah River, Life is old there, older than the trees, Younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze" - Country Roads by John Denver. Besides the song trivia our life revolves around mountain ridges, valleys, rivers, meadows and lakes. We take outdoors very seriously, we love to boast about our love for wildlife and more than anything else we believe adventure is all about-facing the unknown, unusual and the unexpected. If you are still reading this, then we would like you to be a part of our endeavors. Our Belief: Life is better in the outdoors, is the Rivers and Ridges motto; we are constantly excavating new ideas for adventure, education and entertainment for our customers. At Rivers and Ridges we like to keep wildlife wild, we try our best to create awareness for wildlife and protection of our forests.
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Inclusions
1. Pick up from and drop off at Restaurant Blue Nile 2. Evening tea and snacks. 3. 1 Dinner and 1 breakfast next morning. 4. Midnight and before dawn - Tea and snacks (biscuits at midnight and maggie) 5. Star gazing with telescope and guidance of experts. 6. Camping in outdoor pop up tents on sharing basis. 7. Package drinking water for drinking throughout the trip. 8. Tour guides and camp leaders all along the trip. 9. Medical assistance if required
Exclusions
1. Personal expenses (beverages and snacks) 2. Personal medication 3. Lunch the next day.
HOW TO REACH
Pick up and drop is included as a part of the pricing. Pickup Location : Opposite Blue Nile Restaurant near Poona club grounds. Assemble time: 3:30 pm Departure time: 3:45 pm
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