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

See planets through telescopes and observe stars with the naked eye

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A small town lit at night under a star-filled sky with the Milky Way visible, near a reflective lake and mountains.
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About This Experience

Visit the Mt John Observatory located in Lake Tekapo, part of Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. Begin viewing stars and celestial objects with the unaided eye. Analyze features of the Southern skies with a knowledgeable guide using a laser pointer. Utilize powerful optical telescopes and explore within an observatory dome. Observe celestial phenomena, including galaxies, planets, star clusters, and other astronomical bodies, under varying night sky conditions. Every observation session offers a unique view of the universe.

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

What’s Included

* English-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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