*Pune's Zero Shadow Day*
🌞📍📐📏
Pune is going to enjoy a Zero Shadow Day on *13th May* as Sun comes exactly overhead at local noon on this day. We have organised an open event to celebrate this annual phenomenon. Entry free to all. No pre-registration required.
It's a great learning opportunity involving a live demo and expert commentary. Also, there's a good chance we'll get to witness a high number of sunspots that have emerged due to Sun being near the peak of its 11-year magnetic activity cycle.
Please forward this to your contacts, especially to school kids.
Date - Tuesday, 13th May 2025
Time - 12 noon to 1 PM
Venue - JVP office, Tilak Smarak Mandir, Tilak Road
Regards,
Team JVP
🌞📍📐📏
Pune is going to enjoy a Zero Shadow Day on *13th May* as Sun comes exactly overhead at local noon on this day. We have organised an open event to celebrate this annual phenomenon. Entry free to all. No pre-registration required.
It's a great learning opportunity involving a live demo and expert commentary. Also, there's a good chance we'll get to witness a high number of sunspots that have emerged due to Sun being near the peak of its 11-year magnetic activity cycle.
Please forward this to your contacts, especially to school kids.
Date - Tuesday, 13th May 2025
Time - 12 noon to 1 PM
Venue - JVP office, Tilak Smarak Mandir, Tilak Road
Regards,
Team JVP
[Hello everyone!
We are approaching our सहस्रचंद्रदर्शन meaning 1000(moon tithis) lunar months since our Foundation and for that we plan to celebrate it by sharing the various personal anecdotes related to JVP as well as old photos over social media channels like Twitter, facebook or instagram and tag JVP. This is so that all the new members will get to know about other members spread across the world and it will also become a permanent archive of the people of JVP, it's events and also some good interesting stories around it.
For those who are interested in writing blogs we would love to archive those on the new JVP website too that will be released on 30th of May.
Meanwhile requesting you all to put together your photos, memories and stories of JVP and related events and any other fun anecdotes that we can collate and read.
We all can start posting those 29th May onwards over social media. And we would love to compile all of those on our website later as an archive as well as other blogs that members would contribute.
We are approaching our सहस्रचंद्रदर्शन meaning 1000(moon tithis) lunar months since our Foundation and for that we plan to celebrate it by sharing the various personal anecdotes related to JVP as well as old photos over social media channels like Twitter, facebook or instagram and tag JVP. This is so that all the new members will get to know about other members spread across the world and it will also become a permanent archive of the people of JVP, it's events and also some good interesting stories around it.
For those who are interested in writing blogs we would love to archive those on the new JVP website too that will be released on 30th of May.
Meanwhile requesting you all to put together your photos, memories and stories of JVP and related events and any other fun anecdotes that we can collate and read.
We all can start posting those 29th May onwards over social media. And we would love to compile all of those on our website later as an archive as well as other blogs that members would contribute.
*Jyotirvidya Parisanstha has arranged a study tour 🚍 to "Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope" (GMRT) 📡 at Khodad and "IUCAA Girawali Observatory" (IGO)🔭 on Friday 6th June 2025.*
Registration can be done only through JVP web site: https://jvppune.in/event/gmrtigotour/
Limited seats, Register soon!
For queries contact Amit Kadlaskar:8308331441
Registration can be done only through JVP web site: https://jvppune.in/event/gmrtigotour/
Limited seats, Register soon!
For queries contact Amit Kadlaskar:8308331441
*Jyotirvidya Parisanstha has arranged a study tour to The Hanle Dark Sky Reserve (HDSR) in Ladakh is India’s first designated dark sky reserve, established in 2022 to preserve the area’s exceptionally dark skies for scientific research and Astro-tourism.✨*
*For more details and bookings(Limited Seats): https://jvppune.in/event/hanletour*
*Attractions include:*
1. Hanle: The Dark Sky Reserve will be located at Hanle village in Eastern Ladakh.
2 . National Large Solar Telescope (NLST): Gregorian Multi-Purpose Open Telescope in Merak village in Ladakh.
3 . Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT ): 2m Gamma Ray Telescope at Hanle.
4. Major Atmospheric Cerenkov Experiment Telescope (MACE): the world’s highest and the second-largest Cerenkov Telescope.
5 . High Altitude Gamma-Ray (HAGAR): First High Altitude Gamma-Ray Telescope Array.
*For more details and bookings(Limited Seats): https://jvppune.in/event/hanletour*
*Attractions include:*
1. Hanle: The Dark Sky Reserve will be located at Hanle village in Eastern Ladakh.
2 . National Large Solar Telescope (NLST): Gregorian Multi-Purpose Open Telescope in Merak village in Ladakh.
3 . Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT ): 2m Gamma Ray Telescope at Hanle.
4. Major Atmospheric Cerenkov Experiment Telescope (MACE): the world’s highest and the second-largest Cerenkov Telescope.
5 . High Altitude Gamma-Ray (HAGAR): First High Altitude Gamma-Ray Telescope Array.
Jyotirvidya Parisanstha has arranged a study tour to India's only and the world's largest basaltic rock meteoritic impact crater - Lonar from 18-20 July, 2025.
We will be accompanied by Prof. P.K.Ghanekar who will guide us about the archeological, geological and ecological information about the crater along with microscopic viewing of samples collected around the crater.
Limited seats available. Register soon!
Fees, More details and registration link can be found at:
https://jvppune.in/event/lonar/
We will be accompanied by Prof. P.K.Ghanekar who will guide us about the archeological, geological and ecological information about the crater along with microscopic viewing of samples collected around the crater.
Limited seats available. Register soon!
Fees, More details and registration link can be found at:
https://jvppune.in/event/lonar/
*Jyotirvidya Parisanstha has arranged an exhibition on Exploring Saturn-The Ringed Wonder 🪐 from August 21-24, 2025 at Yashwantrao Chavan Natyagruha Art Gallery, Kothrud, Pune from 10 am to 8pm.*
*_For booking slots/more info visit:_*
https://jvppune.in/event/jvpexhibition2025/
*_For booking slots/more info visit:_*
https://jvppune.in/event/jvpexhibition2025/
ज्योतिर्विद्या परिसंस्थेने, यशवंतराव चव्हाण नाट्यगृह कला दालन, कोथरूड, पुणे, येथे २१ ऑगस्ट ते २४ ऑगस्ट २०२५ या कालावधीत "वलयांकित शनी-एक शोधयात्रा" विषयावर प्रदर्शन आयोजित केले आहे. प्रदर्शनाची वेळ सकाळी १० ते संध्याकाळी ८ असेल.
स्लॉट बुकिंग/अधिक माहितीसाठी भेट द्या:
https://jvppune.in/event/jvpexhibition2025/
शाळा कॉलेज तसेच क्लास च्या ग्रुप बुकिंग साठी संपर्क साधावा:
jyotirvidyaparisanstha@gmail.com
Whatsapp/दूरध्वनी: 9822612737, 9921108282
स्लॉट बुकिंग/अधिक माहितीसाठी भेट द्या:
https://jvppune.in/event/jvpexhibition2025/
शाळा कॉलेज तसेच क्लास च्या ग्रुप बुकिंग साठी संपर्क साधावा:
jyotirvidyaparisanstha@gmail.com
Whatsapp/दूरध्वनी: 9822612737, 9921108282
Get ready for a spectacular celestial event! On September 7, 2025, a Total Lunar Eclipse, also known as a "Blood Moon," will be visible in the night sky. This phenomenon occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon and giving it a reddish hue.
JVP has arranged a public program at Kesariwada JVP Observatory on 7th September 8:30 pm onwards until midnight. The telescopic viewing of Moon and Planets will be dependent upon clouds.
Lunar Eclipse Timings in Pune (IST):
- First Contact with Penumbra: 8:58 PM, September 7, 2025
- Total Eclipse Begins: 11:00 PM, September 7, 2025
- Maximum Eclipse: 11:42 PM, September 7, 2025
- Total Eclipse Ends: 12:22 AM, September 8, 2025
- Last Contact with Umbra: 1:26 AM, September 8
Live streaming of the eclipse along with some demos and members from overseas will be the main highlight where we will get an opportunity to view the eclipse from various parts of the world!
Live streaming link: youtube.com/JyotirvidyaParisanstha/live
JVP has arranged a public program at Kesariwada JVP Observatory on 7th September 8:30 pm onwards until midnight. The telescopic viewing of Moon and Planets will be dependent upon clouds.
Lunar Eclipse Timings in Pune (IST):
- First Contact with Penumbra: 8:58 PM, September 7, 2025
- Total Eclipse Begins: 11:00 PM, September 7, 2025
- Maximum Eclipse: 11:42 PM, September 7, 2025
- Total Eclipse Ends: 12:22 AM, September 8, 2025
- Last Contact with Umbra: 1:26 AM, September 8
Live streaming of the eclipse along with some demos and members from overseas will be the main highlight where we will get an opportunity to view the eclipse from various parts of the world!
Live streaming link: youtube.com/JyotirvidyaParisanstha/live
Astronomy workshop for kids | 25-26 October 2025, residential workshop
(Age 8-12 years)
More details at:
https://jvppune.in/event/astronomy-workshop-for-kids/
(Age 8-12 years)
More details at:
https://jvppune.in/event/astronomy-workshop-for-kids/
🔭☄️JVP's Overnight Public Star Party of the season is here! ✨⭐
🗓️When: 22nd Nov 2025 evening to 23rd Nov 2025 morning.
📍Where: Manali Agro Farm, Naigaon, Near Nasrapur
🧾Fees (incl. dinner, evening snacks, and 3 teas):
₹1000/- p.p. for non-members
₹900/- p.p. for members
Transport (optional): ₹450/- EXTRA
For more details, please visit:
https://jvppune.in/event/22nov2025sp/
Venue Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wxrFcwdBXZtgGZHK9
Direct reporting time to site: 5:30 pm
For the JVP bus, -> pick-up & drop-off point is Shalimar Furniture, near Laxminarayan Theatre, Swargate.
Reporting time: 4:00 pm
Pick-up and drop location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sbLP75WCGaBduoFi6
✨Attractions: View of Planets, Satellite passes, Telescopic viewing of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters
Detailed information on Rashis, Nakshatras, Constellations, and their mythological stories. Additionally, the use of Astrographs to show live, integrated images of nebulae and galaxies.
🗓️When: 22nd Nov 2025 evening to 23rd Nov 2025 morning.
📍Where: Manali Agro Farm, Naigaon, Near Nasrapur
🧾Fees (incl. dinner, evening snacks, and 3 teas):
₹1000/- p.p. for non-members
₹900/- p.p. for members
Transport (optional): ₹450/- EXTRA
For more details, please visit:
https://jvppune.in/event/22nov2025sp/
Venue Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wxrFcwdBXZtgGZHK9
Direct reporting time to site: 5:30 pm
For the JVP bus, -> pick-up & drop-off point is Shalimar Furniture, near Laxminarayan Theatre, Swargate.
Reporting time: 4:00 pm
Pick-up and drop location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sbLP75WCGaBduoFi6
✨Attractions: View of Planets, Satellite passes, Telescopic viewing of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters
Detailed information on Rashis, Nakshatras, Constellations, and their mythological stories. Additionally, the use of Astrographs to show live, integrated images of nebulae and galaxies.
Observe Geminids Meteor Shower from Lonar Lake – a perfect dark‑sky backdrop
The Geminid meteor shower peaks on the night of 12‑13-14 December 2025, with the highest rates after midnight (around 2 am local time) and a broad activity window that lasts a few days.
Location: Lonar Lake (19.97° N, 76.50° E) sits in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra, far enough from major city lights to give a relatively dark sky.
- Moon: The 33 % waning crescent rises only in the pre‑dawn hours, so the sky will be almost moon‑free during the prime viewing window.
- Rate: Under ideal dark conditions you can expect ≈ 100 meteors per hour at the peak, with some bright fireballs.
- What to see: The radiant is in Gemini, rising in the east‑southeast after midnight. Lie back, look toward the southeast, and let your eyes adjust for 20‑30 minutes.
Jyotirvidya Parisastha’s study tour (12‑13‑14 Dec) is timed perfectly to catch the Geminids. The group will have a dedicated night‑sky session at the lake, and the less‑polluted sky should let you count hundreds of meteors over the two nights.
If you’re planning to join, visit the official site: https://jvppune.in/events/lonar for the latest itinerary and registration details.
The Geminid meteor shower peaks on the night of 12‑13-14 December 2025, with the highest rates after midnight (around 2 am local time) and a broad activity window that lasts a few days.
Location: Lonar Lake (19.97° N, 76.50° E) sits in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra, far enough from major city lights to give a relatively dark sky.
- Moon: The 33 % waning crescent rises only in the pre‑dawn hours, so the sky will be almost moon‑free during the prime viewing window.
- Rate: Under ideal dark conditions you can expect ≈ 100 meteors per hour at the peak, with some bright fireballs.
- What to see: The radiant is in Gemini, rising in the east‑southeast after midnight. Lie back, look toward the southeast, and let your eyes adjust for 20‑30 minutes.
Jyotirvidya Parisastha’s study tour (12‑13‑14 Dec) is timed perfectly to catch the Geminids. The group will have a dedicated night‑sky session at the lake, and the less‑polluted sky should let you count hundreds of meteors over the two nights.
If you’re planning to join, visit the official site: https://jvppune.in/events/lonar for the latest itinerary and registration details.
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Lonar Study Tour December-2025 – Jyotirvidya Parisanstha
Lonar Crater was formed about 5 lakh years ago and is the only meteoritic crater formed in Basaltic rock. It is 1.8 km in diameter and is one of the biggest impact craters on earth. It’s a unique site with archeological, ecological, geological and astronomical…
JVP's Overnight Public Star Party and Geminids Meteor Shower event is here!
When: 13th Dec 2025 evening to 14th Dec 2025 morning.
Where: Manali Agro Farm, Naigaon, Near Nasrapur
Fees (incl. dinner, evening snacks, and 3 teas):
₹1000/- p.p. for non-members
₹900/- p.p. for members
Transport (optional): ₹450/- EXTRA
For more details, please visit: https://jvppune.in/event/13dec25sp/
Main Attractions: Geminids Meteor Shower Observations, Telescopic viewing of Planets, Satellite passes, Telescopic viewing of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters
Detailed information on Rashis, Nakshatras, Constellations, and their mythological stories. Additionally, the use of Astrographs to show live, integrated images of nebulae and galaxies.
When: 13th Dec 2025 evening to 14th Dec 2025 morning.
Where: Manali Agro Farm, Naigaon, Near Nasrapur
Fees (incl. dinner, evening snacks, and 3 teas):
₹1000/- p.p. for non-members
₹900/- p.p. for members
Transport (optional): ₹450/- EXTRA
For more details, please visit: https://jvppune.in/event/13dec25sp/
Main Attractions: Geminids Meteor Shower Observations, Telescopic viewing of Planets, Satellite passes, Telescopic viewing of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters
Detailed information on Rashis, Nakshatras, Constellations, and their mythological stories. Additionally, the use of Astrographs to show live, integrated images of nebulae and galaxies.
JVP's Last Overnight Public Star Party of this year is here!
When: Saturday, 20th Dec 2025 evening to Sunday, 21st Dec 2025 morning.
Where: Manali Agro Farm, Naigaon, Near Nasrapur
Fees (incl. dinner, evening snacks, and 3 teas):
₹1000/- p.p. for non-members
₹900/- p.p. for members
Transport (optional): ₹450/- EXTRA
For more details, please visit: https://jvppune.in/event/20dec2025sp/
Main Attractions: Telescopic viewing of Planets, Satellite passes, Telescopic viewing of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters.
Detailed information on Rashis, Nakshatras, Constellations, and their mythological stories. Additionally, the use of Astrographs to show live, integrated images of nebulae and galaxies.
When: Saturday, 20th Dec 2025 evening to Sunday, 21st Dec 2025 morning.
Where: Manali Agro Farm, Naigaon, Near Nasrapur
Fees (incl. dinner, evening snacks, and 3 teas):
₹1000/- p.p. for non-members
₹900/- p.p. for members
Transport (optional): ₹450/- EXTRA
For more details, please visit: https://jvppune.in/event/20dec2025sp/
Main Attractions: Telescopic viewing of Planets, Satellite passes, Telescopic viewing of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters.
Detailed information on Rashis, Nakshatras, Constellations, and their mythological stories. Additionally, the use of Astrographs to show live, integrated images of nebulae and galaxies.
🔭☄️JVP's Overnight Public Star Party is here!✨⭐
When: Saturday, 14th Feb 2026 evening to Sunday, 15th Feb 2026 morning.
Where: Manali Agro Farm, Naigaon, Near Nasrapur
Fees (incl. dinner, evening snacks, and 3 teas):
₹1000/- p.p. for non-members
₹900/- p.p. for members
Transport (optional): ₹450/- EXTRA
For more details, please visit: https://jvppune.in/event/star-party/
Venue Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wxrFcwdBXZtgGZHK9
Direct reporting time to site: 5:30 pm
For the JVP bus, -> pick-up & drop-off point is Shalimar Furniture, near Laxminarayan Theatre, Swargate.
Reporting time: 4:00 pm
Pick-up location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sbLP75WCGaBduoFi6
Main Attractions: Telescopic viewing of Planets, Satellite passes, Telescopic viewing of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters
Detailed information on Rashis, Nakshatras, Constellations, and their mythological stories. Additionally, the use of Astrographs to show live, integrated images of nebulae and galaxies.
When: Saturday, 14th Feb 2026 evening to Sunday, 15th Feb 2026 morning.
Where: Manali Agro Farm, Naigaon, Near Nasrapur
Fees (incl. dinner, evening snacks, and 3 teas):
₹1000/- p.p. for non-members
₹900/- p.p. for members
Transport (optional): ₹450/- EXTRA
For more details, please visit: https://jvppune.in/event/star-party/
Venue Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wxrFcwdBXZtgGZHK9
Direct reporting time to site: 5:30 pm
For the JVP bus, -> pick-up & drop-off point is Shalimar Furniture, near Laxminarayan Theatre, Swargate.
Reporting time: 4:00 pm
Pick-up location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sbLP75WCGaBduoFi6
Main Attractions: Telescopic viewing of Planets, Satellite passes, Telescopic viewing of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters
Detailed information on Rashis, Nakshatras, Constellations, and their mythological stories. Additionally, the use of Astrographs to show live, integrated images of nebulae and galaxies.
🔭☄️JVP's Overnight Public Star Party is here!✨⭐
When: Saturday, 21st Feb 2026 evening to Sunday, 22nd Feb 2026 morning.
Where: Manali Agro Farm, Naigaon, Near Nasrapur
Fees (incl. dinner, evening snacks, and 3 teas):
₹1000/- p.p. for non-members
₹900/- p.p. for members
Transport (optional): ₹450/- EXTRA
For more details, please visit: https://jvppune.in/event/star-party/
When: Saturday, 21st Feb 2026 evening to Sunday, 22nd Feb 2026 morning.
Where: Manali Agro Farm, Naigaon, Near Nasrapur
Fees (incl. dinner, evening snacks, and 3 teas):
₹1000/- p.p. for non-members
₹900/- p.p. for members
Transport (optional): ₹450/- EXTRA
For more details, please visit: https://jvppune.in/event/star-party/