We are an Optical Astronomical Observatory located in Narayangaon, near Shahapur, Maharasthra. Just about 90 kms from Mumbai’s Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Dark Matters is nestled amidst a quiet hilltop boasting clear, dark skies and wild flora and fauna.

At Dark Matters, we operate with an array of some of the finest amateur research grade telescopes and GOTO mounts, along with leading software, cameras, and accessories; all of which can be used to observe our universe in the visible spectrum.

It is our mission to focus on our interactive programs for school-children in order to cultivate an interest in astronomy. Our program offers a visual introduction to the night sky, as well as visual and projected observations of our sun, planets, stars, distant galaxies, and nebulae. Accommodation will also be available for overnight programs for both students and teachers. Whether it is as a career or a hobby, it is our hope to inspire the next generation of astronomers in India. With a combination of observations, lectures and, videos, we hope to leave a lasting mark upon the minds of the future with a humbling, educational, inspiring, and once-in-a-lifetime experience. This we believe will alter the way in which they think about themselves and their place within the universe.