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Glamp · Gaze · Glow

The sky is the show.

Bortle 4 skies, fifty minutes from Hyderabad.

Sky quality
Bortle 4 · rural dark
Moon tonight
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Sunset
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01 · The dark

This is why you drive fifty minutes.

Light pollution erases the night. Drag the divider to lift Hyderabad’s glow off the sky.

HyderabadBortle 8 Novae GlampBortle 4
1,350stars overhead

02 · The telescope

Through the eyepiece.

Your eyes do most of the work. Our 90 mm refractor does the rest. Pick a target and bring it into focus.

Choose a target, then rotate with buttons or arrow keys. Drag is optional.

Sgr A* · RA 17h 46m · Dec −29° 00′

Naked eye · FOV ~120°

The Milky Way

Our galaxy, seen edge-on

Naked eye
A glowing river of light with dark dust lanes, on clear moonless nights.
Through the 90 mm refractor
Resolves into countless individual stars and star clouds.
Distance
26,000 light-years to the core

Photographed from the field at Novae

03 · The seasons

What’s up this month.

Pick a month. Planets are calculated for 9 PM over Bhuvanagiri, and the orrery shows where each one really is.

Up at 9 PM Below the horizon or too close to the Sun
Planets at 9 PM
Saturn
Meteor showers
Orionids · 21 Oct (moonlit)
Constellations
Pegasus · Andromeda · Cassiopeia
Darkest nights
The week around 10 Oct (new moon)

04 · The night

Your night, hour by hour.

  1. 6:15 PM

    Sunset

    The last light drains from the west and the first planets appear.

  2. 7:30 PM

    Eyes adapt

    Screens down. Over twenty minutes your pupils widen and hundreds of hidden stars appear.

  3. 9:00 PM

    Sky tour

    Bhanu Prakash walks you across the sky: constellations, planets, the band of our galaxy.

  4. 9:45 PM

    Telescope

    Everyone takes a turn at the 90 mm refractor: Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s moons, the Moon’s craters.

  5. 10:30 PM

    Astrophotography

    Bring a phone or camera. We’ll set it up for the Moon, star trails and the Milky Way.

  6. Late

    For the keen

    No lights-out for stargazers. On clear nights the guide stays up until 1 or 2 AM.

A guest looks through the telescope under a starry sky
A guest at the eyepiece with the guide beside her
The guide points out constellations with a laser

05 · Your guide

Bhanu Prakash

Bhanu Prakash leads most telescope sessions at Novae. Novae was founded by Sandeep Reddy, and AstroClub is headed by Ravi Raja.

  1. 01

    Give your eyes time

    Full dark adaptation takes 20–30 minutes. One glance at a bright phone resets it.

  2. 02

    Check the Moon

    A bright Moon washes out faint stars. The week around the new moon is darkest.

  3. 03

    Bring a layer

    It cools quickly after dark, and you’ll be standing still for a while.

  4. 04

    Look up first

    The wide sky is the show. The telescope adds detail to what your eyes already found.

Dark nights and sky events · next 4 months

Calculated for 17.57°N 78.82°E · times in IST

Past events are hidden automatically based on today’s date.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 6 Jul 2028 Eclipse Partial lunar eclipseVisible from Novae, with the Moon 48° above the horizon at its peak. Ask about this night
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. 31 Dec 2028 Eclipse Total lunar eclipseVisible from Novae, with the Moon 62° above the horizon at its peak. Ask about this night
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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

Stargazing questions

Do I need to know anything about astronomy?

No. Most guests are seeing a properly dark sky for the first time. The sky tour starts from zero.

What will I actually see through the telescope?

Our 90 mm refractor shows the Moon’s craters in sharp detail, Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s cloud belts and four moons, and bright clusters and nebulae. Planets look small but crisp; seeing them with your own eyes is the point.

Can children use the telescope?

Telescope sessions suit ages 5 and up; water rockets are designed for students aged 10+.

Can I bring my own telescope or camera?

Yes. There’s level ground set aside for your equipment, and help with camera settings is included.

What if it’s cloudy?

Message us on WhatsApp before you travel and we’ll tell you honestly what the sky is likely to do that night.

The darkest nights come with every new moon

Thousands of stars are waiting.

Every stay at Novae includes a guided sky tour and time at the telescope.

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