Milky Way Origins Camp – Stargazing Camp near Pune & Mumbai

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.

🌌 What You’ll See

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

🌠 Why Join Milky Way Origins Camp?

• 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

📍 Event Details

• Check-in: 4:00 PM, Saturday, Apr 11

• Check-out: 10:00 AM, Sunday, Apr 12

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

✅ What to Bring

• 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