Friday Skywatch

Know the night sky with us

Fridays from Sunset to ~8:30pm

Join us at IUCAA for an evening spent learning about the night sky and viewing celestial bodies with telescopes.
LOCATION: Terrace of IUCAA Muktangan Science Centre

See this link for maps and directions

Group size: ~ 30

Please register with the form below or email us. Families are welcome.

Content:

Identification of sky objects visible on the event date and telescopic observation of some.

People are welcome to register for the sky show conducted on Friday evenings. Every week, we invite about 30 members of general public to participate in this. Our Friday Sky Watching sessions are for all ages. Please inform us your interest on the email or phone numbers given below. We will assign a date for your visit according to a wait list and let you know. There is no ticket and no fees are charged for any IUCAA public programme.

The event includes an introduction to the sky and identification of various stars and constellations. You can view celestial objects through a 6-inch or other automated telescopes. IUCAA academics also participate in this public interaction and your queries are answered.

We gather at the IUCAA Science centre 2nd floor terrace. In the winter ‘Sunset’ is taken to be around 6 pm while in the summer it means 7 pm. Once invited, please find your way to the IUCAA Main Gate (instructions here) on the specified date and time. You may request the security guards to inform us of your arrival. We will receive you and culminate the visit as per arrangements.

For Appointments:

Please send us a letter/e-mail with the following information :
  • Name of the requesting person/organization (if any)
  • Number of persons in group
  • Preferred date
  • Contact Telephone number / mobile / e-mail
  • Some words about the group (i.e. age, education, language preference)

Contact for Details/Booking
Prasad Adekar – Tel. (020) 25604602 or email: [ scipop@gmail.com ]

This is an open programme for everyone, but strictly with prior arrangement to limit the numbers and provide you with the best experience. We have other solutions for large groups and organisations who wish to have us conduct sky sessions for them.
To Note:

* Please book your date early and inform us if you change your plan.
* Event booking may be cancelled due to adverse sky conditions, at short notice.
* This does not include a visit to the IUCAA main campus.