Geminids Meteor Shower
December 12-14, 2023
raisar, Rajasthan
Raisar, Rajasthan
The best and most reliable of the major annual showers presently observable reaches its broad maximum on December 14th evening in India making the December 14 evening a better time to enjoy up to 80-120 meteors per hour. Rising just around the Sunset, the radiant will be above the sky for whole night making it easier to spot hundreds of meteors in the night.
Geminids are often the most promising meteor showers of the year and in last decade, they have rarely disappointed the observer around the globe. With bright fireballs a common occurrence in Gemenids, the shows are spectacular and the experience is unparalleled to any other shower.
Geminids shower are caused due to the debris left behind by 3200 Phaethon (asteroid) during its regular visit to the inner solar system. The asteroid has an orbital period of 544 days and hence every 2 years, the Earth pass through the fresh load of debris left behind by the asteroid. Due to this reason, the meteor shower is one of the most sought after celestial event. Please go through the itinerary below to understand how the program will be carried out.
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Generic Program detail
Equipment can be chosen from:
Manual Telescopes
- 8″(203mm) Dobsonian
- 10″(254mm) 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 – December 12
- 14:30 Arrival at campsite, check in
- 14:45 Lunch (Veg/Non-Veg)
- 15:30 Introduction to program, briefings
- 17:00 briefing of equipment with Hi-Tea
- 18:00 Observation and photography Start
- 20:30 Dinner
- 21:30 Observation continues
- 23:30 Midnight Tea
Day 2 – December 13
- 00:00 Observation continues
- 05:00 Cover the telescopes, observation ends
- 05:30 Bed time
- 09:30 Wake up
- 10:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 Free time. Indulge in Other activities/rest in the room/explore the place.
- 14:00 Lunch
- 17:00 Hi-Tea, start your equipment & get ready.
- 17:30 Observation begins
- 20:30 Dinner
- 21:30 Observation continues
- 23:30 Midnight Tea
Day 3 – December 14
- 00:00 Observation continues
- 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/Hotel rooms (as per booking) 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.
- Permanent Tents with Western toilets and shower.
- Hot water in the morning
- Restaurant for food and snacks order
- Adventure activities like wall climbing, trekking Zip-Line with experts
- Astronomy gear for visual observation with experts.
- Astrophotography expertise on your own equipment
- Usually cold to very cold.
- Carry heavy woollens.
- Carry your camera, all accessories and tripod (optional)
- Carry your medicines, and other essential items
- Carry some snacks and chocolates for night munching (optional)
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.