Alibag Magnetic Observatory and Nehru Planetarium Study Tour
Jyotirvidya Parisanstha has arranged a study tour to Alibag Magnetic Observatory and Nehru Planetarium Mumbai on Friday 16th May 2025.
Assembly & pick-up point for Pune participants – Tilak Smarak Mandir, Tilak Road at 4:45 am[Map Link]
For Pimpri Chinchwad region participants, pickup point is: Prem Steel Center, Dangemeek Ninj Road, Aditya Birla Hospital Marg, Yashoda Colony, Wakad, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra 411033 at 5:30 am[Map Link]
Reporting time – 4:45 AM at Tilak Smarak and 5:30 AM at Dange Chowk
Back to Pune – by 10 PM
Fees:
For JVP members: ₹2100/- p.p.
For non-members: ₹2300/- p.p.
(Non-refundable. Includes Bus travel, Ferry Travel, Observatory and planetarium fees, Veg breakfast-lunch-snacks and Tea.)
By registeting for the event you agree to the following terms and conditions.
I am fully aware of all rules & regulations of JVP & accept the same:
1. I hereby accept that I am participating in Jyotirvidya Parisantha (JVP) program on my own responsibility.
2. Program may get changed due to unforeseen reasons and JVP will not be held responsible for the same.
3. Fees for the tour once paid will not be refunded.
4. During the tour all participants should obey all the instructions & decisions taken by the organizers.
5. In case of any accident/ death or loss/ damage of valuable/ luggage or any equipment, JVP will not be responsible & no claims of the participants will be entertained.
6. I will not abscond without informing organizers.
Alibag Observatory is the Prime Magnetic Observatory. It was established in April 1904 as a successor to Colaba Magnetic Observatory, Bombay. It is located on the West Coast of India away from the influence of the equatorial electrojet. The two historic non-magnetic buildings, one for housing the magnetometers, measuring the continuous daily variation recordings and the other for absolute measurements, built completely with non-magnetic Porbunder sandstones, brass or copper fittings. Alibag acquired the status of an INTERMAGNET observatory since 1997. Alibag being a coastal station, magnetic recordings are influenced by the induced oceanic currents from the Arabian Sea. ABG is a calibration centre for magnetic compasses of Indian Navy, Airforce and serves as a base station for a marine magnetic survey carried out off Arabian Sea coast.

FAQs:
- Age Limit? 5th Standard(10 Years) and Above
- Mode of Transport? Tempo Traveller/Bus
- Things to Carry? Water Bottle, Cap, Umbrella, Wear Shoes
- What is included in fee? Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Planetarium fees, Transport
For more information, contact Amit Kadlaskar (8308331441).
The Nehru planetarium is famous for its astronomy shows, which are 2–3 hours long and offered in 3D in English, Hindi, and Marathi. The planetarium's sky theater is dome-shaped and uses visuals like cartoons, paintings, computer animations, video clippings, and special effects to show information on planets and constellations.
Pick up Point Google Map Link and Address
Contact Us on:
Jyotirvidya Parisanstha
Tilak Smarak Mandir, Tilak Road, Sadashiv Peth,
Pune 411 030.
Office Timings:
All Sundays, 06:00 pm to 8.30 pm
Email:
jyotirvidyaparisanstha [at] gmail [dot] com
Phone:
- Amit Kadlaskar: +918308331441