Last night myself and my Office friend went upto a remote place on Karjat road called Vangani. Its a station on central line next to Badlapur. KhagolMandal arranges SkyObservation night for amateur astronomers, kids, parents..for everyone. I have been going there since many many years whenever I feel the need to be away from chaos of Mumbai.
And its the 25th anniversary of KhagolMandal group that they started this initiatives.
This is non-profit organization started by hobbyist like us. They are all working professionals from various fields including IT, Journalists, School Teachers everyone. In fact I came to know that few of them are doing PhD's from NCRA (Nation Centre for Radio Astrophysics), Germany etc.
The last night reminds me of visiting the house of one of my Software Architect in Canada. He has the most wonderful, fully computerized small observatory built behind in the back of his house with 14'' reflector telescope. I was like a kid in wonderland when he took us there last year.
I am hoping to buy small telescope and small car ! to follow the star trails and objects one day. Until then I will keep visiting Vangani!
Who was with you ? Did you enjoy it ?
ReplyDeleteHi Guru..
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to read your blog and know that you are blogging :)
Nice blog on the Starry Night and Phyan..
Keep it up.
Hey Bhendu - Sorry im commenting after almost 2-3 years now! That says how lazy I am. Not sure you will reply back.
ReplyDelete@Jerry - you should remember this because we all (including Patel/Desai/ Mathur) we all went to Dave's house and on same day you arrived in Waterloo for Archive transition. I remember you were waiting for us to show up as it was too late. I thought we bought some Chicken Wings for you as well..some leftovers :)