Milky Way Special Camping at Dehene

Location:

06 April

11 May

READ BELOW COMPLETE ITINERARY AND FURTHER DETAILS

ITINERARY:

• 05:00 PM - Check in at Horizon Deep Sky Campsite

• 06:00 PM – Exploring the Site and Evening Chai-Nashta

• 06:30 PM - Introduction to Astronomy Understanding the Night Sky and the Flow of the Events Overnight

• 07:00 PM – Observation of Jupiter and It’s Satellite beautiful Clusters Nebulae Binary Stars Deep Sky Objects and much more with our Large Telescopes.

• 08:00 PM - Identification of Pole Star Constellations Nakshatras and Zodiac Signs

• 09:00 PM - Dinner Break

• 10:30 PM – Astronomy Discussions and Talks. Special Topics on Astronomy

• 11:30 PM - Stargazing for Deep Sky Messier Objects

• 12:10 AM – Tea Break

• 01:00 AM - Astrophotography and Light Painting Workshop from Cellphone Camera as well as DSLR

• 02:00 AM to 04:30 AM - MESSIER MARATHON / 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. Learn To Click Arm of Our Milky Way Galaxy using Cellhone / DSLR. Workshop is Guided by Professional Astrophotographer.

• 06:00 AM - A Walk to Nearby farm followed by Sun Gazing through Certified Solar Filter

• 07:00 AM – Morning Breakfast

• 08:00 AM Packing your bags with memories of a Night Full of Stars

How to Reach Dehene Deep State Observation Site?

1.           Via Train

Take Asangaon Train from Central Line (Recommended Train Timing to Reach on Time to catch our Pick-Up from Asangaon Station – 02:42 CSMT – Asangaon Fast Train Reaches Dadar at 02:55 Thane at 03:21 Kalyan at 03:48 Reaches Asangaon at 04:25

Exit Asangaon Station from East and Meet our Team at Station Road if you have selected our Pick-Up Drop Option.

Please Note: If you miss the Train you will have to arrange your own Travel from Asangaon Station

2.           Via Vehicle

Dehene Village Horizon Campsite | Ask for GPS Coordinates to our Team Mates on WhatsApp (8169167678)

Registration:

Adult Entry: INR 1999/- (Inclusive: Property Entry + Meals + Tent Stay + Stargazing Expertise with Professional High Grade Telescopes + Milky Way Photography Workshop)

Children’s Entry : INR 1799/- (Inclusive: Property Entry + Meals + Tent Stay + Stargazing Expertise with Professional High Grade Telescopes) Age 4 to 12 Yrs

Travelling Ticket: INR 500/- (Pick up and Drop from and to Nearest Station Station on fixed train timing)

Meals Provided:

1. Evening Snacks (Chai-Nashta)

2. Dinner: Unlimited Veg/Non-Veg/Jain Buffet Dinner (Dal, Rice, 2 Type of Bhaji, Chapati, 1 Non-Veg Dish)

3. Mid Night Tea

4. Morning Breakfast

For Booking or Any Queries Reach 81691 67678 OR visit www.horizonastronomicalsociety.org

HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Stargazing from Dark Location with Professional Telescope and Expert Guidance

2. Milky Way Shoot Workshop from your Cellphone / DSLR

3. Post Processing and Editing Assistance

4. Observe Lunar Surface in-depth

5. Learn to Identify your Zodiac Sign and other Greek Constellations

6. View Planets Galaxies Clusters and Nebulae Through High Grade Optics

7. Interactive Session with our Cheerful Faculty

8. Stay in Tent Under the Stars

9. Only 2 hour from Mumbai

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

About Horizon Deep Sky / Milky Way Observation Site:

Our location is based 2 hours away from Mumbai Easily accessible by Train as well as by Road. Horizon Deep Sky Observation Site Aims for Celestial objects which are not generally seen by naked eyes but needs professional telescopes with expert guidance to see and understand these objects. Our sessions and Events are for all age from school students to working professionals. Join our dark sky Location at Dehene for an incredible experience of the Night Sky.

About Milky Way Workshop:

One can easily click Milky Way photos if they have right equipment and proper guidance. Phones Must have Pro/Expert Mode with 10s and Above Exposure Time. A Stable Tripod is Required for better results for Phone. Iphones must Download Nocturne by Unistellar from Appstore.

To Click Milky Way from DSLR. Take a wide angle Lens or Kit Lens with Lowest f Number. Sturdy Tripod is Mandatory in case of DSLR.

Mandatory Things to Carry:

--Water Bottle

--Warm Clothing for Winter Nights

--Mosquito Repellent Cream (Odomos)

--Blankets 

Optional Things to Carry (On your Own Risk) :

--DSLR

--Tripod

--Binoculars

Organizer's Contact Number: 81691 67678

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 behaviour.

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. Alternate Plans and Activities are done in case of sudden climate change during event.

3. Stay will be provided in Tent. Allocation of Tents will be on 2/3 person sharing basis. If you want 1 tent by yourself you will have to pay additional 500 rs for the same. Inform Organiser 3 days Prior for a Private Tent.

4. If you are interested in Milky Way and Wide Field Astrophotography kindly carry Tripod for your Cell phone/DSLR.

5. We shall not take responsibility for Loss of Personal belongings and/or Life.

6. We do not Provide any kind of Insurance.

7. This is not a Leisure Event/Activity you will be out of your comfort zone you are requested to be prepared mentally and come to the Event.

8. If you Miss the Pick-up you will have to arrange your own travel to the Spoot. Refund will not be provied if you miss the Pick up

9. Milky Way Shoot from Cell Phone Needs Proper Settings and good quality Camera Phone to get quality Images. Please Note that Results vary as per Cellphones. Costly Phones like Google Pixel 7/8 One Plus Cellphone and other Mid-Range Cellphone to High End Phone have preferred quality.

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

Event Venue

Dehene, Dehene, Maharashtra 421601, India, Bhandardara