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Sankranti Astronomy Camp at Denkanikotai
Sat, 14 Jan
|Rocky Ridge Cafe
Join us for the holiday astronomy camp this year and witness multiple celestial objects through telescopes, while learning everything you need to know to get started in observational astronomy!
Time & Location
14 Jan 2023, 3:00 pm – 15 Jan 2023, 10:00 am
Rocky Ridge Cafe, Survey No. 74/3, Anna Nagar, Thadikal, Taluk, Denkanikottai, Tamil Nadu 635107, India
About the event
Apart from the below schedule, if you like to take the opportunity to fly kites with your family in the open areas of the farm, you are welcome to. You can also participate in lighting up sky lanterns in the night, post dinner. You can bring your own kites, white thread (no Manja) and sky lanterns. On prior intimation, we can arrange them at nominal price as well.
Please note: For Kite flying, please arrive early on saturday, add an extra vegetarian lunch for 500 rs per head.
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, Watch Solar activity that isn't possible to see with the naked eyes
4.00 PM: Interaction with Astronomer, understand how the sun works, our origin story and learn how to get started as a visual astronomer!