Orionid meteor shower
October 22-23 2022
Tijara, Rajasthan
Tijara, rajasthan
One of the most reliable of the major annual showers presently observable reaches its broad maximum on October 23rd early morning hours making the October 22nd evening a better time to enjoy up to 40 meteors per hour. Rising just after 10:00 PM, the radiant will be above the sky for whole night making it easier to spot hundreds of meteors in the night.
Orionids are very promising meteor showers of the year and in last decade, they have rarely disappointed the observer around the globe. This year the moon will be rising late in the night making more meteors to be spotted easily..
Orionid shower are caused due to the debris left behind by the most famous Halley’s Comet during its regular visit to the inner solar system. The comet has an orbital period of 76 years and is expected to revisit the inner solar system by the year 2062. 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″ Classic 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
- 17:30 Arrival at campsite
- 17:45 Welcome tea & snacks
- 18:30 Tour of the site, equipment introduction.
- 19:30 Observation begins
- 19:45 Constellation watch
- 21:00 Dinner served
- 21:45 Observation continues
- 23:30 Midnight Tea
Day 2 – Sunday
- 00:00 Observation continues
- 01:30 Planetary observation starts.
- 06:00 Pack the telescopes, observation ends
- 06:30 Bed time
- 08:30 Wake up*
- 09:00 Breakfast*
- 09:30 Departure*
- Astronomy Equipment and Expertise as per requirements and working in groups
- Accommodation in tents with washrooms and electricity on twin sharing basis.
- Breakfast, 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 warm in June, expect some clouds. Rain is not predicted but its monsoon time so expect anything. Carry umbrella and covers for yourself and for your equipment at all times.
- Carry Umbrella and covers for your equipment and yourself.
- 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.