Lake Tekapo · New Zealand
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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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.
What is included
* English-speaking guide * 1 hour 45 minute guided tour * LED flashlight * Free extreme cold weather jacket rental * Mt. John shuttle service.
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