• Carry your id proof like aadhaar card, pan card, driving licence.
  Carry warm cloths (Jackets, sweaters, shawl). The temperature considerably (13-14 Degrees) drops during the night time.
• 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.
• Tents other than the ones set up by us are not allowed. Please do not carry any personal tents of your own.
• Drinking and smoking in the observation field are strictly prohibited.
• Basic washroom facility is available at campsite.
• 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 are 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 which 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, + 91888988422. These are the only mode we will use for contacting you. Please be aware that we will not be calling/ emailing from any other number/ email id.

Day: 1

Reach Asangaon station at 3:30 PM

Those coming by Private Vehicle have to reach before 6:00 pm at Campsite

• 4:00 : Head towards the Dehene Village
• 5:30 : Reach at Stargazing Mumbai Dehene Campsite
• 5:30- 6:30 pm : Sightseeing and Evening Snacks
• 6:30 – 7:30 pm: 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: Astronomical talk by expert followed by Q&A

Day: 2

• 12:00 – 12:30 am: Constellation Session II
• 12:30 – 1:30 am : Telescope Viewing II
• 01:30 – 2:00 : Tea Break
• 2:00 – 2:30 am: Constellation ( Nakshatra ) Session III
• 2:30 – 3:30 am: Telescope Viewing III
• 3:30- 5:00 am: Telescope Viewing IV (Enjoy the Sleeping in Tent)
• 5:00- 7:30 am : Rest Time for all
• 7:30- 8:15 am : Breakfast
• 8:00- 9:00 am: Watch Sun through Telescope
• 9:00 am : Event End

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 travelling by private vehicle can use google map to reach our location. You can access the link by clicking here.
• Public transport: People travelling by public transport can reach Asangaon station by central railway. We will have bus ready near the station to take you to the our Dehene Campsite. You are expected to reach the Asangaon Station between 3:30 pm and we are leaving from Asangaon station at 4:00 pm.

• What does the ticket cost include?
  The stargazing ticket includes evening snacks, dinner, breakfast, and tea. It does NOT include the transport cost. If you require transport from the Asangaon Station, you will have to book a transport ticket in addition to the stargazing ticket.
• Will there be a bonfire included?
  No, we do not include bonfires as this fails the purpose of stargazing. Our sessions are scheduled to cover most of the night in order to observe a maximum number of deep-sky objects. As the night progresses, new constellations rise, this provides us an opportunity to witness several different objects through telescopes.
  Further, bonfires serve as a hindrance as the light from the fire affects our eye’s adaptation to the dark night sky. It will not allow us to see the naked eye astronomical objects and the fainter stars that would otherwise be clearly visible without the light. The smoke from the fire will also block the night sky hence resulting in a poor stargazing experience. Our event field sites are carefully selected in order to provide one of the clearest skies around Mumbai. We hope to provide the audience with a worthwhile astronomical experience that is difficult and not easily available under the city skies. Hence, our events are planned out so that the participants can make the maximum of these starry nights.
• How far is Dehene from the Asangaon Station?
  The Dehene site is 42km from the Asangaon Station.
• How is the road condition?
  The roads to the site are very well-developed. It will pose no issue for vehicles.
• How far is the Dehene site from the National Highway?
  The site is 35km from NH-548A. Exit the highway and take the Shenve-Dolkhamb Road.
• Are washrooms and drinking water available?
  Yes, we have makeshift washrooms and available drinking water supply. It is recommended to carry bottles which can be refilled.
• Will there be a network on the field?
  The Dehene site is away from the city in order to provide you with a remarkable stargazing experience. Therefore, it will be difficult to receive a network in the area.
• Will there be security?
  Our facilities extend to a certain limit in the field. There are lights fencing the field to ensure security. However, if you wander off the site, we will not be responsible.