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Stargazing

There are several options to observe the night sky around Bangalore.

Risa Astronomy

https://www.risaastronomy.com/

Bangalore Astronomy Club

https://bangaloreastronomyclub.com/chiguru

Indian Institute of Astrophysics

https://www.iiap.res.in/outreach/visit-us/visiting-vbo/

https://www.iiap.res.in/outreach/visit-us/visiting-kso/

DIY

If you're planning a stargazing night on your own, there are multiple factors to consider for stargazing.

  1. Light pollution (check https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/)
  2. ⁠Cloud Cover (check https://www.ventusky.com/?l=clouds-total)
  3. ⁠Moonphase (if the moon is out, you’ll not see as many stars: https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/phases/)