1 March, 2025 - Camping Under the Stars!
Astronomy camp for all age groups with experienced astronomers, large telescope and other fun activities, great food and exclusive tents and washrooms!
Date & Time
1 March 2025 at 3:00 pm – 2 March 2025 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: Solar Astronomy with special Hydrogen Alpha Telescope.
4:00 PM - Theory session on astronomy
4.45 PM: Tea and Snacks
5.OO PM: Trek to nearby hill to watch the sunset.
6.30 PM: See the craters on our Moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and its magnificent rings, nebulae, 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 with your naked eyes.
8.30 PM - 9.30 PM: Buffet Dinner and bonfire
9.30 PM: Go to sleep, or NOT! If you choose to stay awake, we will show you some more deep space objects (Hands on with entry level telescope for Teenagers and Adults is optionally available. Ask us if interested).
5.00 AM: Stargazing with telescopes resume. Watch the morning constellations, artificial satellites and learn how the sky changes with time.
6.30 AM: Tea and biscuits.
7:00 AM: Report to café for a visit to a picturesque lake.
8.30 AM to 9.30 AM: Elaborate breakfast and leave by 10 AM.