What is Moon Festival?
The Moon Festival, is a locally hosted overnight event as part of NASA's “International Observe the Moon Night,2021”. Chiguru CoLab (A Techno-Science cooperative functioning from Bangalore, intervening majorly in Space Science Education & Research) is hosting this Moon Festival to encourage science enthusiasts around Bangalore to observe & explore lunar science research.
What to expect?
1. Star gazing assisted by astronomy experts through a 5inch (0.13 m) Celestron. Celestron is a Newtonian Reflector Equatorial mount telescope, which lets us watch the Moon, a few planets and stars.
2. Camp fire
3. Trekking with natives and explore local history
4. Games & fun activities
5. Locally cooked food
6. Tent stay for the night
7. Peacocks, monkeys, fresh air and what not :)
Where is this happening?
A village called Durgadahalli, located on the foothills of Devarayandurga in Tumakuru district. The region is encircled by a cluster of rocky hills and thick forests, which provides plenty of routes for casual treks. The venue also has a dark range sky compared to Bangalore city to observe various night sky objects.
Note: Exact location will be shared to confirmed participants.
When?
11.00 AM, 30th October to 2.00 PM, 31st October.
Language:
All sessions will be conducted in English. We also speak Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu, so don't worry, we've got you!
Who can participate?
Students & Adults (14+ to 50 years old) can participate in this programme.
Kids above 10 should be accompanied by a parent or a guardian.
Children of age 0-10 years are not allowed.
COVID-19 Protocol: All participants are advised to be vaccinated and should abide by the COVID-19 protocols.
The Moon Festival:
The programme comprises a guided tour of the Moon (on 16th October 2021 the waxing gibbous phase of Moon with 83% luminosity), planets (Jupiter, Saturn & Venus) and other celestial objects (Star clusters, Nebula etc)*# using Celestron made 5inch (0.13 m) Newtonian Reflector Equatorial mount telescope.
*Subject to clouds.
Photos of the venue
