• Carry your proof of ID, like Aadhaar card, pan card, or driving license.
• Carry warm clothes (Jackets, sweaters, shawls). The temperature drops considerably (15-20 degrees) during the night.
• The Campsite is close to the forest area so please wear socks and shoes if possible.
• Carry a torch, you will need it in the dark. Also don’t forget to cover it with red cellophane paper (gelatin paper).
• We will advise you to carry some snacks and soft drinks since you won’t be able to buy anything around the field. Please carry drinking water bottle, you will be able to refill the water.
• Carry your medication and mosquito repellent cream.
• Carry a Diary and Pen in case you would want to make note of things.
• For Astrophotography, the participants should bring in their own DSLR Camera, Tripod, Remote, Charger, Extra Battery and Intervalometer. Astrophotography will include star trails and landscape milkyway photography.
• Drinking and smoking in the observation field are strictly prohibited.
• We have a provision for separate washrooms for males & females.
• This is an edutainment program. All are requested to maintain the spirit of the program and co-operate. No unruly behaviour toward fellow participants will be tolerated.
• Parking facility for private vehicles is available.
• No one should wander off the field. Do not visit the forest area on your own even during the day time.
• Any kind of misbehaviour that causes a disturbance to other participants will not be tolerated and immediate action will be taken against the person or the group.
• An important point to remember Stargazing Mumbai is a voluntary base group of some Amateur Astronomers, our aim is to spread and popularise Astronomy.
• We do not call unless requested from your side. We have official email id: stargazingmumbai@gmail.com and phone number: + 91 9112662662, + 91 8888988422. These are only modes we will use for contacting you. Please be aware that we will not be calling/ mailing from any other number/ email id.

• 6:00 : Reach at the Venue
• 6:30 – 7:30 pm: Evening snacks, Tea, & Registrations.
• 7:30 – 8:00 pm: Orientation and Introduction to the night sky
• 8:00 – 9:00 pm: Constellation Session I
• 9:00 – 10:00 pm: Telescope Viewing I
• 10:00 – 11:00 pm: Dinner Break
• 11:00 – 12:00 pm: Special Talk on Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower
• 12:00- 12:30 am: Question and Answer and Tea
• 12:30 – 1:00 am: Constellation Session II
• 1:00 – 2:30 am: Telescope Viewing II
• 2: 30 – 3:30 am: Mobile Astrophotography (Capture the Milkyway in your Smart Phone)
• 3:30- 5:00 am: Enjoy the Eta Aquarid Meteor shower in the Sky
• 5:00- 7:00 am: Rest (Enjoy Sleeping in Tent)
• 7:00- 8:30: Sunspot watching & Breakfast
• 8:30: Event Over.

This itinerary and Stargazing are subject to clear skies – in case the skies get cloudy the organisers may not be able to do much and a refund will not be possible.

This being said, keep your fingers crossed for clear skies.

• Prior Registration and payment is compulsory for all the participants.
• You will be responsible for your personal belongings. If you are carrying telescopes, binoculars, tripods stands, camera etc., then please be careful with your own equipment. We will help you with setting the instruments, if you require it.
• Smoking and Drinking Alcohol is strictly prohibited on the field. Drunken participants will be asked to leave the field immediately. The organisers reserve the right to remove offending participants from the field.
• Stargazing Mumbai is not liable in any form for any kind of medical emergencies during the event.

• • Private vehicle: People traveling by private vehicle can use Google Maps to reach our location. You can access the link by clicking here.
  • Public transport: People traveling by public transport can reach Kasara station by central railway. We will have Transportation ready near the station to take you to our Bhandardara Campsite. You are expected to reach Kasara/Atgaon Station at 2:30 pm and we are leaving from Kasara Station at 2:45 pm.
  • ( NOTE: Reach Kasara station at 2:30 pm, there is no other transportation to reach Bhandardara)