We at the machan have always tried our best to inspire and initiate the creative journey of artists and explorers. We thank and congratulate 16 year old Anvit Khade for validating that belief by capturing the moon at the machan from his homemade telescope.
Our curiosity paves our future and having said that we wish Anvit a bright and starlit future.
This refractor telescope was made by Anvit on 19th December 2020. This was his first attempt at making one from scratch. Anvit is studying 10th std Euroschool -Airoli Navi Mumbai. He has a deep passion for the subjects physics and Mathematics. Mr. Udayan Sathe (HOD physics at Euro school) has inculcated an interest in this subject in Anvit from 7th std. The astronomy club at the school also helped him to get more knowledge in stargazing.
Ar. Swapna Navin Khade ( M/O Anvit)
Stargazing was the main attraction of visiting Machan. As the location of the resort is just perfect.. away from city light pollution and truly in laps of nature. Anvit could explore his photography skills from macro photography as well as astrophotography.
For our family, this was a very good break and a lovely experience at Machan. Apart from stargazing we really enjoyed nature trail, forest bath, private bonfire, night walk studying insects (I forgot the name of an expert who guided us for these activities..she was wonderful). We liked literally everything at the machan. Actually, we were looking out for Starlight machan experience, but unfortunately as per our schedule, it was not available.
Thank you for giving us this opportunity to share our experience.
We are glad the machan was a part of this creative process. Let’s also hear a few words from the Anvit himself about his creative journey.
Anvit Khade
I referred 10th std Physics ICSE text book.. did all necessary
calculations of focal length etc. Apart from pvc pipes from local shop, everything else was recycled from old stuff at home.
I was quite excited to watch jupiter saturn conjunction for which I assembled this telescope.
Isn’t it exciting to see the new generation being so much more concerned about the environment!? We are glad that the machan philosophy of preservation, conservation and community reflect in Anvit’s work.