Starscapes expands its footprint with the launch of a new mobile observatory in Pondicherry
The company plans to further expand its operations by setting up observatories in Virajpet, Ooty, Munnar, Goa, and Shimla within the next two months
Starscapes, a platform for astronomy experiences and India's first and only chain of observatories, will be launching a new mobile observatory in Pondicherry as a part of its expansion plan. Within the next two months, the company plans to further strengthen its footprint by launching observatories across Ooty, Munnar, Goa, Virajpet and Shimla.Starscapes’ mobile observatory in Pondicherry will be set up at the Club Mahindra property and it will offer guests and visitors a holistic astronomy experience. A similar model is already functional at Club Mahindra’s Madikeri property and in the next one week another mobile observatory will be set up at Club Mahindra, Virajpet. Over the next few months, Starscapes plans to expand its presence by setting up several other mobile observatories across Club Mahindra properties.
The mobile observatory in Pondicherry will offer a holistic astronomical experience, with a variety of activities both during the day and at night, ranging from stargazing excursions to astrophotography and sun observation, and will be open to both visitors and guests staying at the resort. A trained astronomy expert will guide the visitors and guests on their stargazing journey.
Starscapes will also regularly host a number of engaging sessions related to stargazing. Some of the activities include -
- Stargazing sessions: A guided session by Starscapes ‘Starguides’ who will tell you all about the universe.
- Sun Observation: Want to watch the sun without squinting in agony? Starscapes can arrange for safe viewing of the sun to discover some of the fascinating aspects you didn't know about the sun.
- Star parties: Get your group along to experience the enigma of the cosmos with an up-close-and-personal viewing of the moon and other planetary objects. From stargazing safari to astrophotography, Starscapes’ Star parties will have it all.
- Selfie with the stars: We're not talking about movie stars here; we're talking about real stars. Imagine a backdrop of star-studded night sky and a selfie with the stars? Starscapes can make it happen.
- Experience Centre: From virtual moon walks to quirky setups that make you like you are on another planet, visitors can enjoy a host of unique adventures at the Experience Centre.
"We have seen an overwhelming interest for all our observatories and we hope to receive a similar response for our upcoming observatory in Pondicherry. From pristine beaches to beautiful architecture, vibrant French-style streets to great food, Pondicherry has a lot more to offer than what meets the eye. With its minimal light pollution and scenic settings, it’s also an ideal location for offbeat experiences such as stargazing. We are thrilled to setup our first mobile observatory in Pondicherry and we hope to add a whole new dimension to the list of things to do in Pondicherry," he added
Location map: Starscapes Mobile Observatory
To book tickets: Call 9667307015 or visit www.starscapes.zone
In the next few weeks, Starscapes will launch a mobile observatory at MindEscapes resort in Ooty.
Starscapes is a unique platform that offers a holistic astronomy experience to give voice to your curiosity about the vast skies beyond our stratosphere. Founded in 2015 by astronomy aficionado Ramashish Ray with Paul Savio joining him as Co-Founder and CEO in 2019, Starscapes is India’s first and only chain of observatories that gives travel enthusiasts an integrated astronomy experience. With private observatories at Kausani and Bhimtal in Uttarakhand, Starscapes sports state-of-the-art equipment for observations, astrophotography and research projects.
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