Mumbai Hikers Community 11.09.2015

Posted: 09 Nov 2015 04:11 AM PST

WSR 1st Overnight Programme of Sky Observation on 12th Dec 2015   WSR  announces 1st overnight programme at Neral on 12th December 2015.   The program starts at 7.00 pm (IST) in the evening and runs up to 4.30 am (IST) next morning. The general outline of the programme is as follows:   Date: Saturday 12th December 2015 Language of Instructions: ENGLISH VENUE: Saguna Baag Farm House, Neral   ENTRY by Advance Booking ONLY Tentative Schedule: 19:00 to 19:30 hours: Registration for the programme 19:30 to 19:45 hours: Introduction of Telescopes 19:45 to 20:30 hours: First Sky Session 20:30 to 22:00 hours: Observations through Telescope 22:00 to 23:00 hours: Dinner Break 23:00 to 01:00 hours: Interactive Session 01:00 to 01:30 hours: Tea Break 01:30 to 02:30 hours: Second Sky Session 02:30 to 04:30 hours: Observations through Telescope   These timings are tentative and may vary slightly depending on seasons and sky condition. Charges: Rs. 350 /- per person for all participants. Entry Free for all kids up to age 8 yrs.   Dinner facility is available at extra Rs. 150/- per person ( Veg ) Tea given during the programme is complimentary.   The charges are non-refundable, even if the programme does not take place, because of incidental heavy rains or for any other reason beyond our control.   The entry to the program is STRICTLY by PRE-BOOKING.      Where to meet ? Meeting point is Nirman Park Society Gate on platform no. 1 at Neral station. Pick up from Neral station is arranged for the train timing mentioned and is free of cost. All those who join late or wish to live early will have to arrange travel from Neral to site on their own.  Mini Buses from Saguna Baug will pick up participants reaching by 1804 and 1858 train.Drop back will be after the program ends in the morning.    Location and How to reach: Saguna Baag Farm House, Neral (W) The  site is around 3.5 km from Neral Station. For those coming by train, pick up facility will be ... Read more