The magic of meteor showers in Tamil Nadu’s Mangogrovebay Ecocamp

Lifestyle By SF Features Desk 02/01/2024 Read the article

Mangrovebay Ecocamp, situated 10 kilometres from Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu, is a hidden gem nestled along the Kollidam River.

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The campsite team ensures easy navigation from Chidambaram town. For those using public transport, the team can arrange auto pick-ups to the campsite.

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The hospitality of the people adds to the overall comfort, offering excellent accommodation and delicious food.

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The music show organised by Starvoirs began, accompanied by the enchanting dance of fireflies, creating a surreal escape from reality.

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The Perseids meteor shower event organised by Starvoirs in August 2023 was an extraordinary experience.

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Starvoirs, a start-up specialising in stargazing trips in low light-polluted locations, provided a 16-inch telescope at the campsite.

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As a solo traveller and amateur astrophotographer, the campsite’s Bortle scale rating of class 4 ensures a good view of the Milky Way Galaxy with the naked eye under clear skies.

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Having visited the campsite twice, Varadhrajan successfully captured images of the Milky Way Galaxy, and Orion Nebula, and even caught a faint view of the Andromeda Galaxy.

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