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Stargazing Night: The Autumn Sky
An unhurried evening under dark skies with telescopes, guided constellation tours and hot chai by the fire.
- Date & time
- 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM IST
- Price
- ₹2,400
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Overview
About this event
Leave the city lights behind for a night that slows everything down. Our astronomers set up research-grade telescopes on the ridge and guide you through the autumn sky — from Saturn’s rings to the Andromeda Galaxy, 2.5 million light years away.
Who it’s for
Curious adults of any experience level. You don’t need to know a single constellation; you just need to be comfortable outdoors after dark.
What to expect
- A naked-eye tour of the constellations with laser guidance
- Time on three telescopes, including a 10-inch Dobsonian
- A short, friendly talk on what you’re actually looking at
- Blankets, chai and a small bonfire between sessions
Schedule
How the day runs
6:30 PM
30 min
6:30 PM · 30 min
Arrival & sunset
Check in, settle into the viewing field and watch the last light fade.
7:00 PM
45 min
7:00 PM · 45 min
Naked-eye sky tour
Learn to find your way around the sky using the brightest stars as signposts.
Dr. Meera Iyer
Astronomer
7:45 PM
1 hr 30 min
7:45 PM · 1 hr 30 min
Telescope sessions
Rotate between three telescopes in small groups. Saturn is the star of the show.
9:15 PM
30 min
9:15 PM · 30 min
Chai by the fire
A break to warm up, ask questions and swap what you saw.
9:45 PM
1 hr 15 min
9:45 PM · 1 hr 15 min
Deep-sky objects
Once our eyes are fully dark-adapted: galaxies, clusters and nebulae.
Arjun Rao
Astrophotographer
What’s included
Everything you’ll get
Telescope access
Guided time on three research-grade telescopes.
Refreshments
Hot chai, coffee and light snacks through the evening.
Blankets & seating
Ground mats, blankets and camp chairs provided.
Star map to take home
A printed seasonal star map for your own nights out.
Location
Where to find us
Nandi Ridge Observatory Camp
Off Nandi Hills Road, Chikkaballapur
Bengaluru
Testimonials
What attendees say
I’ve looked at the sky my whole life and never really seen it. Watching Saturn’s rings appear in the eyepiece genuinely made the whole group gasp.
Priya Nair
Product Designer, Bengaluru
Brilliantly organised from start to finish. The guides were patient with our kids and the chai by the fire was the perfect touch.
Rohan Mehta
Attended with family
Left with my first proper Milky Way photo and a list of places to go next. Already booked the next session.
Sara Thomas
Amateur photographer
Calm, unhurried and genuinely fascinating. Exactly the kind of evening I didn’t know I needed.
Vikram Rao
Software Engineer
FAQ
Good to know
What happens if it’s cloudy?
We watch the forecast closely. If the sky is overcast, we’ll move you to the next available date or refund you in full — your choice.
What should I wear?
It gets surprisingly cold on the ridge after 9 PM. Bring a warm layer, closed shoes and a torch with a red filter if you have one.
Is transport included?
Transport isn’t included, but there’s free parking at the camp. We share a carpool sheet with attendees a week before the event.
Can I bring my own camera?
Absolutely. Bring a tripod too — our team will help you with settings for your first night-sky shots.
Stargazing Night: The Autumn Sky
27 Sept 2026 · ₹2,400
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