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Dark Sky Project Mt John Observatory: Summit Stargazing Experience in Mandarin

Look at the stars and learn about astronomy

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About This Experience

Visit the summit of Mt John Observatory in the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. Observe the southern skies with the help of naked-eye stargazing and optical telescopes. A guide will point out celestial objects using lasers, and you will have the opportunity to look through powerful telescopes, including those in a private observatory dome. Objects that may be visible can include the Milky Way, various planets, star clusters, solar systems, and galaxies, taking in what the night sky has to reveal. Expand your knowledge about astronomy and see the universe through specialized equipment as you visit this research location.

A group of people stargazing at night with someone pointing a green laser at the sky, under a colorful aurora display.

What’s Included

* Chinese-speaking guide * 1 hour 45 minute guided tour * LED flashlight * Free extreme cold weather jacket rental * Mt. John shuttle service.

What's Not Included

* Food and drinks * Other personal expenses * Insurance

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A small observatory dome under a starry night sky, with the Milky Way visible and faint red lights illuminating nearby.

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