Kavalur Observatory
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286RAVI_J
Pune, India11 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
It is NOT a tourist place. There are no restaurants or eatery nearby. It is open for public only on Saturday and one should reach there by 6 PM. Entry is permitted only after 6.45 PM and till then you have to hang around near the gate. Once you enter, you have to Que up for only one telescope which is open for public. It all depends upon your luck what can be viewed from there on a specific day for eg we were lucky to watch Jupiter with its two moon. Besides that the place is geographically located in such a place where you can have a treat to watch stars with bare eyes as well. We hired cab from Vellore which is approx 70KM and the route followed was vellore-goldentemple- allangayam-jamnamarthur-kavalur. If you want to stay there for a night pls explore the same on the site and take necessary permissions before heading for Kavalur. Good Luck !!
Written 27 March 2016
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debashish_danda
Vellore, India73 contributions
Jan 2013 • Family
not very well maintained- lot of beehives-be careful can get beestings - scenic drive - but should go in group- not sure about the safety security of travel- little beyond there is a tribal village - jawadi hills - supposed to be beautiful.
Written 30 July 2013
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dashfaqd
Chennai (Madras), India47 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
The kavalur Observatory is situated amidst beautiful forest range. On a clear night you can have an excellent vision of the planetary bodies in our galaxy. The Observatory is open for public only on Saturdays.
Written 17 December 2016
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Sijo Franklin T
Chennai (Madras), India25 contributions
Jan 2016
This observatory is approximately 10 kms from the nearby village of Jamunamarathur. Though the observatory is praised for its largest telescope, public viewing is restricted to a 6" telescope through which you can never experience the effect of star-gazing.
Observatory is open for Public only on Saturdays after 6.30 PM. No entry fees, you will be requested to sign in a visitor's logbook. This place attracts lot of local public and you can well expect a long queue to view a light dot through the lens. The plus is you can enjoy the star clusters with your naked eye (since the place is atop a hill and zero light pollution is maintained).
The bigger telescope is meant only for researchers who come with prior permission. Visit if you are in the locality and have time to spare, this place is well praised by the locals.
Observatory is open for Public only on Saturdays after 6.30 PM. No entry fees, you will be requested to sign in a visitor's logbook. This place attracts lot of local public and you can well expect a long queue to view a light dot through the lens. The plus is you can enjoy the star clusters with your naked eye (since the place is atop a hill and zero light pollution is maintained).
The bigger telescope is meant only for researchers who come with prior permission. Visit if you are in the locality and have time to spare, this place is well praised by the locals.
Written 9 March 2016
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RÈMÈLY N
51 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
This observatory is located in a beautful forest . Unfortunately it's not maintained but if you get a chance for star gazing , the experience would be really great .
Written 28 August 2018
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kavyatanwani
Pune, India74 contributions
Mar 2016 • Business
people who are interested in the history of the Jawans can come here and know about it. The guide explains it all.
Written 31 March 2016
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Global39848283625
5 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Good Learning place for Children to learn about the Stars, Moon and other planets.
It is Specially for Stars Counts and to see the Moon detailed surface.
It is Specially for Stars Counts and to see the Moon detailed surface.
Written 28 May 2024
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Nithya123
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India141 contributions
Sept 2017 • Family
This observatory is located in a small forest. This place is very useful to view many planetary bodies.
Written 31 December 2017
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