Astrovaganza in Tijara
Tijara, Rajasthan
If you are looking for a nice cosy and comfortable weekend getaway within 150 km from Delhi and you also are in search for good skies near Delhi, look no further. We got you covered.
Tijara is a small town in the state of Rajasthan situated just at the border with Haryana. Bhiwadi is the closest town and Gurugram is the nearest metropolitan around. With the campsite located 7 km off the highway inside the village of Patan Kalan. The exquisite and lavish resort offers great amenities with beautiful skies within a short drivable distance from Delhi.
The sky has a good limiting magnitude of +5 which is considered to be excellent 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 place is located about 100 KM from Delhi, 80 KM from Gurgaon and about 100 KM from Alwar, making it a hot favourite destination for stargazing for groups and individuals.
The stay is in the Alpine Tents which are required only for people who had a hectic morning or have to drive the next day back home. The food taste like home cooked with both vegetarian and non vegetarian options on the table. Midnight tea/coffee with fruit cake is refreshing and appreciated by many guests.
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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 – Saturday
- 16:30 Arrival at campsite
- 16:45 Welcome tea & snacks
- 17:30 Tour of the site, equipment introduction.
- 18:45 Observation begins
- 19:45 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
- 09:30 Wake up*
- 10:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 Departure
- Astronomy Equipment and Expertise as per requirements and working in groups
- Accommodation in tents with washrooms and electricity on twin sharing basis.
- Breakfast ,Lunch, Dinner morning, Evening & Midnight Tea with snacks.
- Travel to and from the site (can be arranged at an added expense).
- Soft drinks, refreshments other than listed.
- Accommodation for driver/nanny/help is not included and will be charged with Rs 500/- for food.
- Swiss tents for stretching of legs at night
- Kids play area for fun during evening & morning.
- Astronomy gear for visual observation with experts.
- Astrophotography expertise on your own equipment
- Usually cold at night, dew is visible in the months of January and February. Carry woollens with gloves, cap and woollen socks.
- Carry woollens.
- Carry your camera, all accessories and tripod
- Carry your medicines, and other essential items
- Carry some snacks and chocolates for night munching.
Why Astro Nomad Life?
- Your safety and privacy is top priority.
- Experienced staff and team conducting the programs.
- Modern equipment with trained instructors
- Your comfort and convenience for stargazing
What You Get?
- Make your trips even more memorable.
- Use our equipment and enjoy the sky.
- Learn about the night sky and enjoy the views.
- Equipment to use and share.