Winter Nebula Quest – Overnight Stargazing Camp near Pune & Mumbai

Dates: Saturday, January 17 – Sunday, January 18, 2026
Location: Nisargshala, Sahyadris near Pune

Experience the magic of the Winter sky with our Winter Nebula Quest, a unique overnight stargazing camp. January skies are dry, dark, and crystal clear—perfect for spotting faint galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters with the naked eye, binoculars, and professional telescopes.

🌌 What You’ll See

With Unaided Eyes

• The sweeping Winter Milky Way overhead

• Constellations of Auriga, Perseus, Cassiopeia sparkling in the north-east

With Binoculars

• Stunning Double Cluster (NGC 869 & NGC 884) in Perseus

• Auriga’s open clusters M36, M37, M38

With Telescopes

• The delicate spiral galaxy M33 (Triangulum Galaxy)

• Edge-on galaxy NGC 891

• Bright clusters and Andromeda’s galactic core

🌠 Why Join Winter Nebula Quest?

• Rare chance to observe faint deep-sky objects from a dark site near Pune & Mumbai

• Learn celestial navigation and constellation spotting with experts

• Use high-quality telescopes guided by experienced astronomers

• Stay in safe, eco-friendly tents at our nature camp in the Sahyadris

• Blend of astronomy, camping, and nature connect

📍 Event Details

• Check-in: 4:00 PM, Saturday, Jan 17

• Check-out: 6:00 AM, Sunday, Jan 18

• Inclusions: Evening snacks, veg dinner, overnight tent stay, early morning tea

✅ What to Bring

• Warm clothes (January nights can be very cold in the Sahyadris)

• Torch with red cellophane (to protect night vision)

• Binoculars / telescope (optional – shared scopes provided)

• Personal essentials & refillable water bottle