Multiple date choices - Dec Holidays Astronomy Camp
Date & Time
22 December 2023 at 3:00 pm – 23 December 2023 at 10:00 am
Location
Rocky Ridge Cafe
Survey No. 74/3, Anna Nagar, Thadikal, Taluk, Denkanikottai, Tamil Nadu 635107, India
Schedule 3.00 PM: Arrival/Relax and enjoy the farm and take in the views.
3.15 PM: Solar Astronomy with special Hydrogen Alpha Telescope.
4.45 PM: Tea and Snacks
5.00 PM: Trek to nearby hill to watch the sunset.
6.30PM: Stargazing session 2 - Saturn, Jupiter, Moon, double stars with powerful telescopes. Introduction to the night sky. Learn to identify some constellations, names of some bright stars. Also, watch artificial satellites with your naked eyes.
8.30PM-9.30PM: Buffet Dinner.
9.30 PM: Go to sleep, or NOT! If you choose to stay awake, we show you some more space objects.
4.30 AM: Stargazing with telescopes resume. See the Venus, morning constellations, artificial satellites and learn how the sky changes with time.
6.30 AM: Tea and biscuits
7.00 AM: Tractor ride to a picturesque lake and a short trek on a nearby hilltop. Suitable for kids and those with no trekking experience. Shoes are needed.
830 AM: Elaborate breakfast and leave.