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