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Camping under the stars Independance week events
Tue, 15 Aug
|Rocky Ridge Cafe
Join us at our observatory for a star gazing event to understand the night sky and witness multiple celestial objects through our 16 inch telescope!
Time & Location
15 Aug 2023, 3:00 pm – 16 Aug 2023, 10:00 am
Rocky Ridge Cafe, Thadikal Bus Stop, Denkanikottai, Tamil Nadu 635107, India
About the event
3.00 PM: Arrival/Relax and enjoy the farm and take in the views.
3.15 PM: Solar Astronomy with special Hydrogen Alpha Telescope, Watch Solar activity that isn't possible to see with the naked eyes.
4.00 PM: Interaction with Astronomer, understand how the sun works.
4.45 PM Tea and Snacks
5.00 PM: Go on a trek to see the sun set from atop a hillock. About 2 kms one way, easy to moderate terrain.
6.30PM: Stargazing session 2 - Mars, dense star clusters, double stars with powerful telescopes. Introduction to the night sky. Learn to identify some constellations, names of some bright stars. Also, watch artificial satellites and meteors with your naked eyes.