Geminids Meteor Shower
The Geminid meteor shower, which takes place every year from December 4 to 20, is regarded as the best yearly meteor shower. The Geminid meteor shower's peak occurs from midnight to five in the morning.
The Geminid meteor shower emanates from a region close to the prominent stars Castor and Pollux in the constellation Gemini, yet it may be seen virtually anywhere in the night sky. They frequently have a yellowish hue, and at their peak, there is a chance to see 100 to 120 meteors each hour. The majority of meteors often fall in the early morning hours, primarily around 2 a.m. local time.
About Stargazing
Astrologers use them to predict future and sailors follow them to navigate high seas. Stars, despite being tiny dots in the sky, store a plethora of information about worlds beyond Earth. From astronomy to mythology, stars have contributed to every field of knowledge. Hidden among those constellations, are trivial but interesting facts and stories. Unravel these mysteries on a fun trip to a village on the foothills of Sahyadri's. Enjoy Stargazing away from the city lights and pollution. There will be games, music and yummy local food to add fun to the cool pleasant night.
About Dehne
Located near Mumbai in the interiors of Maharashtra, Dehne Village serves as a base village for famous treks in the Sahyadri range. Away from the lights and air pollution of Mumbai, Dehne offers a clear sky, making it a perfect location for Stargazing. By dawn, the skyline glows against a silhouette of Ajoba Hills and a setup of a sleepy, serene village. A wide, open, unobstructed view of the sky can help photographers try their hand at Star Trail photography too!
Please Note : Stargazing is completely dependant on sky conditions, in case of a cloudy sky or any other natural/human-influenced phenomenon stargazing may not be possible. Under such circumstances, Trikon will not entertain claims for a refund.
Price: Rs.2199 (Ex Asangaon)
Price: Rs.1999 (For Kids Aged 4 to 8)
Price: Rs.1899 (Without Transport Directly At Base)
Price: Rs 1699 (For Kids Aged 4 to 8 Without Transport Directly At Base)
Day 01:
02:45 pm Meet the Trikon Team at Asangaon Station
03:00 pm Leave for Dehne after a brief introduction session
04:00 pm Reach Dehne, freshen up and head to the camping site.
05:00 pm Reach Campsite. Set up tents
06.30 pm Begin stargazing session
- Introduction to telescope
- Introduction to Astronomy
- Naked sky observation
- Telescopic Observation
09:00 pm Dinner time.
10:30 pm Restart the stargazing session
- Naked sky observation
- Telescopic observation
Day 02:
01:00 am Tea break
02:00 am Question Answer session
04:45 am Session restarts
- Dawn sky observation
- Naked sky observation
- Telescopic observation
06:00 am Session ends.Freshen up, Have tea and snacks
9:00 am Leave for Asangaon
Special note : Basic washroom facilities are available near campsite.
Participants needs to catch CST- ASANGAON Semi Fast Local
01:13 pm CST
01:26 pm Dadar PF4
01:37 pm Ghatkopar PF3
01:53 pm Thane PF2
02:09 pm Dombivali PF1
02:19 pm Kalyan PF2
02:54 pm Asangaon
Things to Carry:
- Camera (Optional)
- Clean napkin or small towel
- fleece jacket / shawl in case of cold weather
- Please carry medicines if you need any
- Hand Sanitizer
- Snacks & Biscuits
What will be covered in Stargazing session?
- Identification of the constellations including that of zodiac
- Mythology behind the constellations
- Our connect with the cosmos
- The history of astronomy
- How the universe began
- The life cycle of stars
- Nakshatras in the sky
- Interesting astronomical facts.
- Telescopic observation of planets, open star clusters, globular star clusters, Nebulae, distant galaxies, double stars, meteors
How to reach Dehne?
- Private vehicle: People travelling by private vehicle can use google map to reach our location. You can access the link by clicking here.
- Public transport: People travelling by public transport can reach Asangaon station by central railway. We will have Private Vehicle ready near the station to take you to the Stargazing Mumbai Dehene Campsite.
What is included in the tour
- Local Transport traveling from Asangaon-Dehne-Asangaon ( For people joining us from Asangaon )
- Triple Sharing Tented accommodation with bedding at campsite
- Food: Saturday Evening Snacks, Dinner and Sunday Breakfast
- Stargazing Expertise Charges
- 5% GST
What is NOT included in the tour
- Train Travelling from Mumbai to Asangaon
- Any personal expenses such as soft drinks etc.
- Anything other than above mentioned inclusions
- Stargazing with telescope by our astronomy expert
- Learn how to spot stars, planets, constellations
- Try your luck in sighting shooting stars, meteors!
- Enjoy thrill of camping amid Sahyadris
- Chance to sleep under the stars or tents
- Try your hand at star trail photography
- Indulge in local cuisine
- Witness gorgeous sunrise amid hills
