Astronomy Tour: Daytime Solar and Night Stargazing

Explore Akaroa’s skies with expert guidance, powerful telescopes, and a gourmet platter. Capture stunning solar and night sky photos. Book your celestial adventure now.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Akaroa - Embark on a unique “Astronomy Bites” adventure in Akaroa with an intriguing daytime exploration of the Sun. With the use of specialized solar telescopes and the ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope, safely observe sunspots, flares, and solar activity. Capture instant digital photos of the Sun for a memorable experience.
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What's Included
  • Delicious local grazing platter
  • Cozy blankets for comfortable viewing
  • Use of ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope
  • Instant digital photos of the Sun, nebulae and deep-sky objects
  • Use of 10-inch Dobsonian telescope and solar telescope
  • Tea and coffee
  • Personalized digital souvenir photo under the night sky
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

The “Astronomy Bites” tour provides an unparalleled 3-hour journey combining daytime solar viewing with breathtaking nighttime stargazing. Participants will utilize two advanced telescopes – a dedicated solar scope and a 10-inch Dobsonian – along with a ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope that captures instant, shareable digital images of the Sun, deep-sky…

Location
Akaroa Heritage Park
Long Bay Road
Please meet your guide at the Akaroa Heritage Park's car park. Your expert astronomer will be waiting for you, easily identifiable in an Akaroa Stargazing uniform. Look for your guide near the main entrance to the car park.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

From $210
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).