Cover image by musthaq (x.com/haxzie_)
What
This is a special one!
You will be going on a short hike to view a rare comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3). You won't be able to to see it again from the earth till another 80,000 years.
[Photo by C_messier]
You will also be looking at the moon at 97% brightness (only about a day after the hunter's moon).
[Photo by Diana Robinson]
Highlights
- Hike difficulty: Easy
- Hiking distance: ~1 km in total
- 4 pm start from Bangalore
- 10:30 pm back in Bangalore
- Suitable for beginners
- And for kids over 8 years
Inclusions
- 🚐 Transport from and to Bangalore
- 🧭 Guiding and Safety on the hiking trail (Shreshth)
- 🔭 Astronomy guidance (David)
- 🧀 Snacks (Sandwiches or Samosas)
Detailed Itinerary
- 4 pm: Pick up at MG Road: 4 PM
- 5 pm: Pick up at Silk Institute Metro station
- 6 pm: Start the hike (near Machanabele)
- 6:45 pm: Reach the viewing spot
- Snacks. Stories. Stare at the skies till 8 pm
- 8:30 pm: Leave for the city
- 10:30: Reach the city
What to wear
- 👕 Comfortable t-shirt
- 👖 Full-length (hiking) trousers
- 🥾 Good grippy shoes
- 🧥 Jacket/windcheater (for warmth)
What to carry
- 💧 Water (1 liter) [no single-use disposables please 🙏]
- 🔦 A torch or a headlamp
- 🧥 Rainwear
- Personal medication & hygiene products