Stargazing and Camping

Stargazing Camping Under Billion Stars

Let's Explore Night Sky under Billion Stars with exploring the Wonders of Universe with Team Brahmand Darshan equipped with Large 10 inch Dobsonian Telescopes at Sonawe Village Saphale East.

Come watch Astonishing World of Universe with us ! ! !

Event Date: 24th Dec 2022 (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 Selfie Photos Group Photo Session & Snacks.

6:00 pm - Sunset

6:00 - 7:00 pm – Session 1 – Introduction Session - Familiarize with Site and Equipment’s. Observe Evening Sky Satellite Tracking & Iridium Flares Observation (if Any)

7:30 – 8:30 pm – Session 2 – Astronomy Video Presentation (45 Minutes) 

8:30 -- 9:30 pm - Night Sky Orientation - Finding the North Star - Cassiopeia/Ursa Major and setting objects

9:30 – 10:30 pm – Dinner Time

10:30 – 11:30pm – Session 3 – Night Sky Observation Constellations Star Clusters Andromeda Galaxy Orion Nebula and Double Stars

11:30 – 12:30 am – General Observation and Basic Astrophotography (Star Trails & Constellations)

1:00 – 4:00 am – Power Nap – Charge Yourself and Camera/Tablet/Mobile Batteries

4:00 - 4:15 am – Wake-up with Tea

4:30 – 6:30 am – Session 4 – Early Morning Sky Cresent Moon Starlink Satellite & other objects

6:30 am - Sunrise

7:00 – 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 Telescope (SKY Watcher)

2. 10 Inch Dobsonian Reflector Telescope (Antares GSO)

3. Binoculars 10 x 50 (2 Qty)

4. Automated GOTO Mount (4inch Refractor/8 inch Reflector)

5. Automated GOTO Mount with 8inch Reflector Telescope

Call to know more about Event Safety Facility Food and Group Discount

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 additional).

Note: In case of the Cloudy Sky Event will not be cancelled and will continue with Campfire Activities Audio-Video and Enjoy Cold 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 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: Tandulwood Safari Site

Nearest Village: Sonawe village

Region & District: Saphale East

Distance from Saphale station: 12 KM approx.

Distance from NH4 (Varai Naka): 11 KM approx.

Distance from Fountain Hotel: 58 Km approx.

Travel Guide (Car/Bus):

https://maps.app.goo.gl/XSDmK6gCDwbz4xre8

Take Mumbai – Ahmedabad Highway - Fountain Hotel – Bhayander Bridge - Vasai – Virar – Khandiwade Toll –

(Drive approx. 12KM) - VEGAS Township – Take Left at Varai Naka -

NAVAZE - PARGAON - Police Chowki.

Don't take right at police chowki come straight to Tandulwood Safari Site (500 mtrs).

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

Cancellation Policy

• 75% refund if notified via phone conversation 8 or more days prior to the event date.

• 50 % refund if notified via phone conversation 4 to 7 days days prior to the event date.

• No refund if the cancellation requested is less than 3 days prior to the event date

• No show No Refund.

• Event Booking cannot be transferred to another date against cancellation.

• Event Booking can be transferred to another person for same day event with prior advance intimation.

• If the event gets canceled we will refund "Star Gazing Event Charges" only.

• If the event is canceled due to any natural calamity political unrest or other such reasons beyond our control the same cancellation policy will apply.

• As applicable based on cancellation policy terms refund will be processed post Event Completion Date tentative within 5 Working Days.

Special Note:

** Observation depends on subject to availability of object & weather condition.

** No refund on cancellation & postponed of shows.

Host or Publisher Brahmand Darshan