Himalayan Observatory Kausani / Astronomy
Astronomy
Navigate by the pointer stars of Ursa Major, study the Moon and Saturn's rings, and travel outward to nebulae and galaxies millions of light-years distant.
The Catalogue
What You Can Spot in the Night Sky
- Navigational Guides
- Locate the pointer stars of Ursa Major (the Big Dipper) to lock onto Polaris, the legendary North Star.
- Solar System Highlights
- Get crisp views of the Moon's craters, Jupiter's Galilean moons, and the rings of Saturn.
- Emission & Planetary Nebulae
- Observe interstellar clouds like the Great Orion Nebula, the Ring Nebula, the Lagoon Nebula, and the Helix Nebula.
- Distant Galaxies & Clusters
- Peer millions of light-years away at the Andromeda Galaxy, the Sombrero Galaxy (M104), NGC 253, and dense globular star clusters.
Objects
Deep space, captured
Solar System
The Moon, Jupiter and Saturn
Get crisp views of the Moon's craters, Jupiter's Galilean moons, and the rings of Saturn.
Book Your Stargazing Session
Ready to explore the universe from the heart of Uttarakhand? Contact the Himalayan Observatory Kausani to schedule a guided telescope session or custom group observation.
Book Your Stargazing Session