Coma Berenices Carnival – Stargazing & Galaxy Hunt near Pune & Mumbai

Coma Berenices Carnival – Stargazing & Galaxy Hunt near Pune & Mumbai

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Coma Berenices Carnival – Stargazing & Galaxy Hunt near Pune & Mumbai

100.00
120/120
English
Camp Date :  March 21, 2026 - March 22, 2026
10 yrs and above
10 yrs and above
1,500.00
Between 5 to 9 yrs
Between 5 to 9 yrs
1,200.00
Below 4 yrs
Below 4 yrs
100.00
Rappelling
Rappelling
1,000.00
River crossing
River crossing
600.00

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Overview

Dates: Saturday, March 21 – Sunday, March 22, 2026
Location: Nisargshala, Sahyadris near Pune

Step into the wonders of the spring galaxy season at our Coma Berenices Carnival—an overnight stargazing and camping adventure under crystal-clear skies. March is the perfect time to observe galaxy clusters, bright stars, and famous deep-sky objects with binoculars and telescopes.


🌌 What You’ll See

With Unaided Eyes

  • The sparkling Spica in Virgo

  • Denebola in Leo

  • The gentle glow of the Coma star cloud

With Binoculars

  • The Coma open cluster

  • The globular cluster M53 near Coma Berenices

With Telescopes

  • The striking Black Eye Galaxy (M64)

  • The breathtaking Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)

  • Numerous faint galaxies in the Coma Cluster


🌠 Why Join Coma Berenices Carnival?

  • Explore galaxy clusters and spring constellations through powerful telescopes

  • Learn to identify galaxies and clusters with guidance from expert astronomers

  • Safe, eco-friendly campsite in the Sahyadris, just a short drive from Pune & Mumbai

  • Ideal for astronomy lovers, families, and students

  • A unique blend of astronomy, camping, and stargazing


📍 Event Details

  • Check-in: 4:00 PM, Saturday, Mar 21

  • Check-out: 6:00 AM, Sunday, Mar 22

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


✅ What to Bring

  • Light woolens (nights are pleasant but slightly cool in March)

  • Torch with red filter (to protect night vision)

  • Binoculars / telescope (optional – shared scopes provided)

  • Personal essentials & refillable water bottle

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