Excited to announce our first star party of the year on January 21st and 22nd (Saturday and Sunday) at Gogo Camping Kavalur.
Like our previous star parties, this will be an overnight event, with tents provided by the camping site. We will set up our equipment by Saturday evening and spend the night observation. The event will be focused on visual astronomy and we plan to do telescopes and binoculars observation, as well as attempting some astrophotography.
The cost we pay to the site is Rs. 750 per person, which includes the use of the camping site, snacks & tea, dinner and breakfast (on Sunday). The cost of tents will be extra and typically is Rs. 500 - 800. Transportation to the location is not included and we will be planning for transportation (arranging a cab/ carpooling) details closer to the event.
Thank you for your response.
Do let me know, if any event is planned.
Just wanted to share, with the research I did via the information available, the comet is visible in the southern horizon on 1st Feb and 2nd Feb morning before dawn which is nearly 5:30am (GMT). It’s comparatively closer to the Earth during the above dates.
If possible can you suggest me any locations nearby Chennai where the sky will be clear.
Yesterday we tried near Marakkanam. Though the place is dark, the city light pollution still did the damage. The horizon of NW direction was washed out. Pulicat lake is another place but we haven’t tried it.
Hey, so I am new to astronomy and to this group. have a doubt regarding the E3 comet.
I have been going through quite a few news articles, few are saying its not possible to see the comet with naked eye and few are saying its not possible to see the comet from India.
Wanted to know whether its possible to see with the naked eye or do we need a binoculars and whether its possible to see from Yelagiri?
Hey Jitxy!
Now you can very much spot the comet using a telescope/ a binocular (provided, the sky is clear and the place’s bortle scale is < 3), but with the naked eye- I’m skeptical that you can.
Hi all, I’m Vijay and I’m a newbie here. Great to see so many people in the photo.
I have a few questions regarding the January Star Party.
During those days, it was very cloudy here in Chennai. How was the sky in Kavalur?
Did you get the opportunity to take some astro photos? If so, can you share here?