Two indoor day sessions
One outdoor evening session with telescopes
Topics
:
Introduction to the sky
Motion of celestial bodies
Identification and nomenclature of stars
Introduction and use of telescopes
Navigating through the night sky
The visible sky: planets, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies
Use of sky maps
Practical training on the night sky
Open house - question answer session with a panel of experts
Total cost
:
Rs 45,000/= for a maximum of 30 persons. Rs 1500/= per person for each extra participant.
Package includes
:
(i) Training by a team of qualified astronomers
(ii) Study material for each participant
Does not include
:
(i) Service tax (10.3%)
(ii) Workshop facilities at venue
(iii) Travel, lodging and boarding
Terms
:
(i) Booking must be done minimum 30 days in advance
(ii) 100% payment to be made at the time of booking, via demand draft in favour of Galileo Telescope Makers, payable at Mumbai
(iii) Participants below 18 must get consent from a parent or guardian
Astronomy and Telescope Training Workshop II
Level
:
II (advanced)
Duration
:
Two days + one night
No of sessions
:
Six sessions in all
Three indoor day sessions
One outdoor day session for solar observation
One outdoor evening session with telescopes
One outdoor evening session with telescope and camera
Topics
:
Motion of celestial bodies
Star magnitudes; measuring stellar brightness
Understanding constellations and finding objects in the sky
Introduction and use of telescopes
Different types of telescopes and their uses
Navigating through the night sky
The visible sky: planets, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies
Use of sky maps
Practical training on the night sky
Astrophotography - photographing night sky objects
Safe methods of solar observation
Open house - question answer session with a panel of experts
Total cost
:
Rs 72,000/= for a maximum of 40 persons. Rs 1800/= per person for each extra participant.
Packages include*
:
(i) Training by a team of qualified astronomers
(ii) Study material for each participant
(iii) Use of camera and other equipment during the training
Does not include
:
(i) Service tax (10.3%)
(ii) Workshop facilities at venue
(iii) Travel, lodging and boarding
Terms
:
(i) Booking must be done minimum 30 days in advance
(ii) 100% payment to be made at the time of booking, via demand draft in favour of Galileo Telescope Makers, payable at Mumbai
(iii) Participants below 18 must get consent from a parent or guardian
An Evening with Heavenly Bodies - A Guided Tour of the Twilight Sky
Level
:
I (basic)
Duration
:
One evening
No of sessions
:
One outdoor session with telescopes
Topics
:
Basic explanation of the night sky
Introduction and use of telescopes
Navigating through the night sky; finding the constellations
Use of sky maps
Open house - question answer session with a panel of experts
Telescopic observation of bright visible objects in the evening sky
Package I - observation only
Total cost
:
Rs 3,600/= for a maximum of 40 persons. Rs 100/= per person for each extra participant.
Package II - observation with sky map for each observer
Total cost
:
Rs 5,400/= for a maximum of 50 persons. Rs 125/= per person for each extra participant.
Package III - observation with sky map and guide book for each observer
Total cost
:
Rs 9,900/= for a maximum of 50 persons. Rs 225/= per person for each extra participant.
Packages include*
:
(i) Explanation and handling by a team of qualified astronomers (package I)
(ii) Sky map for each participant (package II)
(iii) Sky guide book and self-use of telescope (package III)
Does not include
:
(i) Service tax (10.3%)
(ii) Observation facilities at venue
(iii) Travel, lodging and boarding
(iv) Rs 2000/= extra per day for the whole group for trips outside Mumbai
Terms
:
(i) 100% payment to be made at the time of booking, via demand draft in favour of Galileo Telescope Makers, payable at Mumbai
(ii) Participants below 18 must get consent from a parent or guardian
* Higher packages include whatever is mentioned for the lower packages
Know and Explore your Telescope - Installation and Training
You have waited long, and finally have your ‘scope.
The heavens are now yours to explore with joy.
GTM is your friend that will help you cope.
All you need is to know your new toy.
Level:
:
I (basic)
Duration:
:
One evening
No of sessions:
:
One outdoor evening session with telescope
Topics:
:
Basic explanation of the night sky
Introduction and use of telescopes
Navigating through the night sky; finding the constellations
Use of sky maps
Open house - question answer session with a panel of experts
Telescopic observation of bright visible objects in the evening sky
Total cost:
:
Following rates (INR) apply to standard Newtonian / refractor telescopes (not SCTs or GOTOs):
Up to 5” (125 mm)
750.00
Between 5” and 8” (200 mm)
1200.00
Between 8” and 11.5” (292 mm)
2500.00
Above 11.5”
3600.00
Following rates (INR) apply to SCTs or GOTOs:
Up to 8” (200 mm)
4500.00
Between 8” and 11.5” (292 mm)
9000.00
Above 11.5”
14000.00
Package includes
:
Service by our expert astronomer
Installation of your telescope
Getting your telescope ready for handling
Does not include
:
Service tax (10.3%)
Observation facilities at venue
Travel, lodging and boarding
Rs 2000/= extra per day for the whole group for trips outside Mumbai
Terms
:
100% payment to be made at the time of booking, via demand draft in favour of Galileo Telescope Makers, payable at Mumbai.
Participants below 18 must get consent from a parent or guardian
Also available:
:
Customised packages for various types and sizes of telescopesConsultations for site selection and right choice of telescope/binoculars
