astroventure in corbett
Jim Corbett, uttarakhand
If you are looking for a nice cosy and comfortable weekend getaway within 250 km from Delhi and you also are in search for good skies within drivable distance from Delhi, look no further. We got you covered.
Jim Corbett National Park is one of the largest national parks in India with a very strong tiger population. Located about 250 KM from Delhi in the state of Uttarakhand, the place lies at the foothills of Himalayas. Greenery, colder weather and surrounded by the wildlife, the place never ceases to amaze the visitors. With such an ambience, we are bested with amazing skies observed from within the compounds of resort.
The sky has a good limiting magnitude of +5 which is considered to be great from a semi-urban skies. With more amenities and comfortable stay, the place is a paradise for amateur astronomers and students who wish to go out and explore the sky with limited time at hand.
The stay will be in rooms with most of the modern amenities you can find in places of similar repute. Accommodation will be on twin sharing basis. The program includes all meals applicable for the period along with Tea/Coffee and snacks. The food preference will be both Veg and non Veg.
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Generic Program detail
Equipment can be chosen from:
Manual Telescopes
- 8″ Truss Dobsonian
- 10″ Classic Dobsonian
- 25X100 Giant Binoculars
Motorised Telescopes
- NexStar 130 SLT
- NexStar 114 SLT
Astrophotography Gears
- Celestron CG-5 GT Mount with Orion 100mm Refractor and one astro-camera
- Celestron Advanced VX mount with Celestron C8 8″ SCT telescopes with astro-camera.
Day 1 – Friday
- 13:00 Arrival at venue. Welcome drinks, check-in.
- 14:00 Lunch, retire for the afternoon
- 18:00 Tour of the site, equipment introduction.
- 18:45 Observation begins
- 20:00 Constellation watch
- 20:30 Dinner served
- 21:30 Observation continues
- 23:30 Midnight Tea
Day 2 – Saturday
- 00:15 Observation continues
- 05:00 It’s time to wrap. Nap time
- 11:00 Breakfast time
- 12:00 Image processing, planning for Saturday night
- 14:00 Lunch, retire for the afternoon
- 18:00 Tour of the site, equipment introduction.
- 18:45 Observation begins
- 20:00 Constellation watch
- 20:30 Dinner served
- 21:30 Observation continues
- 23:30 Midnight Tea
Day 2 – Sunday
- 00:00 Observation continues
- 01:30 Constellation watch
- 05:00 pack the telescopes, observation ends
- 05:30 Bed time
- 11:00 Breakfast
- 12:00 Departure
- Astronomy Equipment and Expertise as per requirements and working in groups
- Accommodation in rooms with modern amenities and electricity on twin sharing basis.
- Breakfast ,Lunch, Dinner morning, Evening & Midnight Tea with snacks for the entire duration.
- Travel to and from the site (can be arranged at an added expense).
- Soft drinks, refreshments other than listed.
- Hotel rooms
- Kids play area for fun during evening & morning.
- Astronomy gear for visual observation with experts.
- Astrophotography expertise on your own equipment
- April will be a hot month however the night can be slightly colder. Carry a light jacket in case.
- Carry your camera, all accessories and tripod (optional)
- Carry your medicines, and other essential items
- Carry some snacks and chocolates for night munching.