Novae AstroClub · free to join
Look up, together.
A free club for everyone who caught the stargazing bug at Novae. Members are invited to club-only nights at the new moon, when the sky is at its darkest.
- Membership
- Free
- Members get
- New-moon club nights
- Guide
- Bhanu Prakash
- AstroClub head
- Ravi Raja
Next in the sky over Novae
Orionids meteor shower
21 Oct 2026
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Also from Halley’s Comet. Best after midnight. Up to about 20 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 78% lit (moonlit viewing).
01 · Who it’s for
Seven kinds of stargazer.
Whichever one you are, there’s a seat at the telescope.
- 01 Stargazers Spend more nights under a dark sky and learn the seasonal sky by heart.
- 02 Astrophotographers Long exposures, star trails and the Milky Way, with help on settings and framing.
- 03 Planet hunters For the moment you first see Saturn’s rings or Jupiter’s moons for yourself.
- 04 Deep-sky explorers Nebulae and clusters that city skies erase.
- 05 Meteor & comet watchers Nights around the big showers, like the Geminids and Perseids, and the comets that visit.
- 06 Space enthusiasts Missions, planets and lunar cycles, talked through under the real thing.
- 07 Curious minds No experience needed. Most members start here.
- Any of these? Membership is free, and it takes one WhatsApp message. Join the club
02 · Learn the sky
13 constellations to track first.
A short bent line
Autumn evenings
Two bright stars with a third nearby. Compact and easy once Taurus is found.
Two fish tied by a line
Autumn to winter
A long chain ending in a small circlet; useful waypoint before Aries.
A zig-zag water stream
Autumn evenings
Spread out and subtle; easier after you identify Capricornus and Pegasus nearby.
A broad V near the horizon
Late summer to autumn
Low and wide. Best seen from dark sites away from city glow.
The teapot
Monsoon-end to autumn
Look for the teapot shape; the Milky Way steam seems to rise from its spout.
A red heart and hooked tail
Summer nights
Antares glows red at the heart. The tail curls through the Milky Way band.
Wide kite between Scorpius and Sagittarius
Monsoon sky gaps · July
Often called the 13th zodiac constellation, spanning a large patch of the southern sky.
A simple tilted quadrilateral
Summer evenings
A compact shape near Scorpius, easiest when Antares is already located.
Long Y-shape with Spica
Spring to summer
Follow the Big Dipper arc to Spica, Virgo’s brightest star.
A backwards question mark
Spring evenings
Regulus marks the chest and the sickle pattern forms the lion’s mane.
A faint upside-down Y
Late winter
Subtle from bright cities, but clear at Novae near the Beehive region.
Two parallel stick figures
Winter to spring
Castor and Pollux lead twin rows. Great beginner target before midnight.
A V with an orange eye
Late autumn to winter
Aldebaran glows warm inside the Hyades V. The Pleiades sit a little farther west.
03 · Joining
Joining takes one message.
- Step 1 Message us
Tap “Join on WhatsApp” and send the message. That’s the whole sign-up.
- Step 2 You’re on the list
We add you to the club list and share club nights as they’re planned.
- Step 3 Come to a club night
Club-only nights fall around the new moon, when the sky is darkest.
04 · Member access
Membership unlocks all this.
- 01 Monthly live classes + ask a question to an astronomer
- 02 Digital certificate and member ID
- 03 4 telescope nights a year
- 04 Printed sky journal + workbook
- 05 Telescope handling training
- 06 Meteor shower and eclipse invites
Dark nights and sky events · next 6 months
Calculated for 17.57°N 78.82°E · times in IST
Past events are hidden automatically based on today’s date.
- 4 Oct 2026 Planet Saturn at oppositionSaturn is at its closest and brightest, up all night. The best weeks of the year to see it through the telescope. Ask about this night
- 10 Oct 2026 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 21 Oct 2026 Meteor shower Orionids meteor showerAlso from Halley’s Comet. Best after midnight. Up to about 20 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 78% lit (moonlit viewing). Ask about this night
- 9 Nov 2026 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 17 Nov 2026 Meteor shower Leonids meteor showerUsually modest; famous for rare storms. Up to about 15 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 52% lit (good viewing). Ask about this night
- 9 Dec 2026 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 13 Dec 2026 Meteor shower Geminids meteor showerThe richest shower of the year, visible from mid-evening. Up to about 120 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 18% lit (excellent viewing). Ask about this night
- 3 Jan 2027 Meteor shower Quadrantids meteor showerBrief, sharp peak. Best after midnight. Up to about 80 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 15% lit (excellent viewing). Ask about this night
- 3 Jan 2027 Planet Venus at greatest morning elongationVenus sits 47° from the Sun, high in the east before sunrise. Its half-lit phase shows clearly in the telescope. Ask about this night
- 8 Jan 2027 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 6 Feb 2027 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 11 Feb 2027 Planet Jupiter at oppositionJupiter is at its closest and brightest, up all night. The best weeks of the year to see it through the telescope. Ask about this night
- 19 Feb 2027 Planet Mars at oppositionMars is at its closest and brightest, up all night. The best weeks of the year to see it through the telescope. Ask about this night
- 8 Mar 2027 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 19 Mar 2027 Moon & planet The Moon meets MarsThe Moon and Mars sit 3.9° apart at 9 PM: a lovely pairing to the naked eye and through binoculars. Ask about this night
- 19 Mar 2027 Moon & planet The Moon meets JupiterThe Moon and Jupiter sit 3.8° apart at 9 PM: a lovely pairing to the naked eye and through binoculars. Ask about this night
- 7 Apr 2027 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 15 Apr 2027 Moon & planet The Moon meets JupiterThe Moon and Jupiter sit 1.2° apart at 9 PM: a lovely pairing to the naked eye and through binoculars. Ask about this night
- 22 Apr 2027 Meteor shower Lyrids meteor showerModest but reliable; occasional bright meteors. Up to about 18 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 96% lit (moonlit viewing). Ask about this night
- 5 May 2027 Meteor shower Eta Aquariids meteor showerDebris of Halley’s Comet. Best in the hours before dawn. Up to about 40 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 1% lit (excellent viewing). Ask about this night
- 6 May 2027 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 12 May 2027 Moon & planet The Moon meets JupiterThe Moon and Jupiter sit 3.9° apart at 9 PM: a lovely pairing to the naked eye and through binoculars. Ask about this night
- 13 May 2027 Moon & planet The Moon meets MarsThe Moon and Mars sit 3.1° apart at 9 PM: a lovely pairing to the naked eye and through binoculars. Ask about this night
- 5 Jun 2027 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 9 Jun 2027 Moon & planet The Moon meets JupiterThe Moon and Jupiter sit 3.9° apart at 9 PM: a lovely pairing to the naked eye and through binoculars. Ask about this night
- 10 Jun 2027 Moon & planet The Moon meets MarsThe Moon and Mars sit 4.2° apart at 9 PM: a lovely pairing to the naked eye and through binoculars. Ask about this night
- 4 Jul 2027 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 2 Aug 2027 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 2 Aug 2027 Eclipse Partial solar eclipseAbout 26% of the Sun covered from Bhuvanagiri. Only ever view it through a proper solar filter. Ask about this night
- 12 Aug 2027 Meteor shower Perseids meteor showerThe year’s favourite. Bright, fast meteors after midnight. Up to about 100 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 82% lit (moonlit viewing). Ask about this night
- 31 Aug 2027 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 30 Sept 2027 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 18 Oct 2027 Planet Saturn at oppositionSaturn is at its closest and brightest, up all night. The best weeks of the year to see it through the telescope. Ask about this night
- 21 Oct 2027 Meteor shower Orionids meteor showerAlso from Halley’s Comet. Best after midnight. Up to about 20 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 61% lit (good viewing). Ask about this night
- 29 Oct 2027 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 17 Nov 2027 Meteor shower Leonids meteor showerUsually modest; famous for rare storms. Up to about 15 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 84% lit (moonlit viewing). Ask about this night
- 28 Nov 2027 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 13 Dec 2027 Meteor shower Geminids meteor showerThe richest shower of the year, visible from mid-evening. Up to about 120 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 100% lit (moonlit viewing). Ask about this night
- 28 Dec 2027 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 3 Jan 2028 Meteor shower Quadrantids meteor showerBrief, sharp peak. Best after midnight. Up to about 80 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 37% lit (good viewing). Ask about this night
- 26 Jan 2028 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 25 Feb 2028 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 12 Mar 2028 Planet Jupiter at oppositionJupiter is at its closest and brightest, up all night. The best weeks of the year to see it through the telescope. Ask about this night
- 22 Mar 2028 Planet Venus at greatest evening elongationVenus sits 46° from the Sun, high in the west after sunset. Its half-lit phase shows clearly in the telescope. Ask about this night
- 26 Mar 2028 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 22 Apr 2028 Meteor shower Lyrids meteor showerModest but reliable; occasional bright meteors. Up to about 18 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 4% lit (excellent viewing). Ask about this night
- 25 Apr 2028 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 5 May 2028 Meteor shower Eta Aquariids meteor showerDebris of Halley’s Comet. Best in the hours before dawn. Up to about 40 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 87% lit (moonlit viewing). Ask about this night
- 24 May 2028 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 22 Jun 2028 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 6 Jul 2028 Eclipse Partial lunar eclipseVisible from Novae, with the Moon 48° above the horizon at its peak. Ask about this night
- 22 Jul 2028 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 10 Aug 2028 Planet Venus at greatest morning elongationVenus sits 46° from the Sun, high in the east before sunrise. Its half-lit phase shows clearly in the telescope. Ask about this night
- 12 Aug 2028 Meteor shower Perseids meteor showerThe year’s favourite. Bright, fast meteors after midnight. Up to about 100 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 58% lit (good viewing). Ask about this night
- 20 Aug 2028 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 18 Sept 2028 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 18 Oct 2028 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 21 Oct 2028 Meteor shower Orionids meteor showerAlso from Halley’s Comet. Best after midnight. Up to about 20 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 17% lit (excellent viewing). Ask about this night
- 30 Oct 2028 Planet Saturn at oppositionSaturn is at its closest and brightest, up all night. The best weeks of the year to see it through the telescope. Ask about this night
- 16 Nov 2028 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 17 Nov 2028 Meteor shower Leonids meteor showerUsually modest; famous for rare storms. Up to about 15 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 2% lit (excellent viewing). Ask about this night
- 13 Dec 2028 Meteor shower Geminids meteor showerThe richest shower of the year, visible from mid-evening. Up to about 120 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 7% lit (excellent viewing). Ask about this night
- 16 Dec 2028 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 31 Dec 2028 Eclipse Total lunar eclipseVisible from Novae, with the Moon 62° above the horizon at its peak. Ask about this night
- 3 Jan 2029 Meteor shower Quadrantids meteor showerBrief, sharp peak. Best after midnight. Up to about 80 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 89% lit (moonlit viewing). Ask about this night
- 14 Jan 2029 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 13 Feb 2029 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 15 Mar 2029 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 25 Mar 2029 Planet Mars at oppositionMars is at its closest and brightest, up all night. The best weeks of the year to see it through the telescope. Ask about this night
- 12 Apr 2029 Planet Jupiter at oppositionJupiter is at its closest and brightest, up all night. The best weeks of the year to see it through the telescope. Ask about this night
- 14 Apr 2029 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 22 Apr 2029 Meteor shower Lyrids meteor showerModest but reliable; occasional bright meteors. Up to about 18 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 60% lit (good viewing). Ask about this night
- 5 May 2029 Meteor shower Eta Aquariids meteor showerDebris of Halley’s Comet. Best in the hours before dawn. Up to about 40 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 47% lit (good viewing). Ask about this night
- 13 May 2029 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 12 Jun 2029 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 11 Jul 2029 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 10 Aug 2029 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
- 12 Aug 2029 Meteor shower Perseids meteor showerThe year’s favourite. Bright, fast meteors after midnight. Up to about 100 meteors an hour under ideal skies; the Moon is 9% lit (excellent viewing). Ask about this night
- 15 Aug 2029 Moon & planet The Moon meets MarsThe Moon and Mars sit 4.7° apart at 9 PM: a lovely pairing to the naked eye and through binoculars. Ask about this night
- 8 Sept 2029 Dark sky New moon: darkest nights of the monthThe darkest nights of the month: the best window for the Milky Way and faint stars. Ask about this night
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“I’ve been to dark sky sites in Rajasthan and Ladakh. Novae Glamp gives you a comparable sky with none of the travel. 30 km from Hyderabad and I saw Saturn’s rings. Legitimately incredible.”
About the club
Everything members usually ask before joining: how it works, when nights are planned, who it’s for, and what’s included.
Is the AstroClub free?
Yes. Joining is free. You only pay for a stay if you come for a night.
Do I need astronomy experience or a telescope?
No. Club nights start from the basics, and our 90 mm refractor is there for everyone. You’re welcome to bring your own equipment.
When are club nights?
There’s no fixed schedule yet. Club nights are planned around new moons and announced to members on WhatsApp; the calendar on this page shows the dark-sky windows.
Can families and children join?
Yes. Club nights are family-friendly, and telescope sessions suit ages 5 and up.
Is astrophotography help included?
Yes, help with camera settings is included on every night. A 2-hour astrophotography masterclass is available as a paid add-on.
Can we see meteor showers and comets?
Yes. The big showers are best from a dark site like ours: the Geminids in mid-December, the Perseids in August and the Quadrantids in early January. When a bright comet comes by, we plan club nights around it. Shower peaks are in the sky calendar above.
Can I see the Milky Way from here?
On clear, moonless nights, yes, especially from July to October in the evening. It’s never guaranteed: weather and the Moon decide.