Dates: Saturday, April 11 – Sunday, April 12, 2026
Location: Nisargshala, Sahyadris near Pune
Journey to the heart of our galaxy at the Milky Way Origins Camp, a spectacular overnight stargazing and camping event. April skies reveal the rising constellations of Sagittarius and Scorpius, gateways to the Milky Way’s dense central bulge, rich with clusters and glowing nebulae.
With Unaided Eyes
The central bulge of the Milky Way arching across the night sky
Brilliant constellations of Sagittarius and Scorpius
With Binoculars
Glowing Lagoon Nebula (M8)
The colorful Trifid Nebula (M20)
Bright Milky Way star clouds
With Telescopes
The Omega Nebula (M17), also called the Swan Nebula
The Eagle Nebula (M16), birthplace of stars
Globular cluster M22
Detailed views of M8 & M20 with dark lanes and glowing gas clouds
Witness the rising summer Milky Way with expert astronomers
Explore star-forming regions and globular clusters with powerful telescopes
Learn constellation spotting and deep-sky navigation techniques
Stay in safe, eco-friendly tents at our Sahyadri campsite near Pune & Mumbai
Perfect for astronomy enthusiasts, students, families, and nature explorers
Check-in: 4:00 PM, Saturday, Apr 11
Check-out: 6:00 AM, Sunday, Apr 12
Inclusions: Evening snacks, veg dinner, overnight tent stay, early morning tea
Comfortable clothes & light woolens (April nights are mild but breezy)
Torch with red cellophane (to preserve night vision)
Binoculars / telescope (optional – shared scopes provided)
Personal essentials & refillable water bottle
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