Stargazing at Port Blair

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<p>As the sun sets over Port Blair, you’ll arrive at a peaceful hilltop farm near Rose Valley, far from the bright lights of the town. Your astronomy guide will welcome you, set up the telescopes and show you how to use them. Once the sky turns dark, the real fun begins. You’ll look through 8-inch and 12-inch telescopes to see the Moon’s craters, bright planets like Jupiter and Saturn, twinkling star clusters and, on clear nights, even the Andromeda Galaxy. Using a laser pointer, the guide will help you find famous constellations like Orion and Scorpius and share fun myths and science facts about each one. Because the Andamans sit close to the equator, you can spot stars from both the northern and southern skies. Sip on warm herbal tea, relax on comfortable mats and enjoy 90 minutes of pure wonder under the stars.</p>