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Star Safari Stargazing Experience, Martinborough
We photographed the famous Jewel Box, which is a favourite object in the telescope.
We saw and photographed a supernova from Star Safari. How can it get better than this?
Your hosts are Hari and Sam, experts in astrobiology and astrophysics.
Tarantula Nebula is another object we look at - photographed here with a Canon Ra through our LX200

Star Safari Stargazing Experience, Martinborough

By Star Safari
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$90 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Did you know that the Wairarapa International Dark Sky Reserve has one of the darkest and clearest skies in New Zealand? Only 80km from the Wellington Airport, you get a personal astrobiologist and an astrophysicist to show you the Universe.

We are Hari and Sam, and we created Star Safari out of our love of the night sky. • We invested in the best equipment for stargazing, with powerful telescopes and top-quality optics.

We know our night sky - both our 16” telescopes are manual, and you can learn it too! • Advanced stargazers, bring your observing list. • Beginner stargazers, we will show you where to start. By the end of the session, you will know what's in the sky and how to orient yourself to the stars.

Star Safari is a 90-minute experience with the Universe while seeing the best the amazing southern sky offers. If the weather is unsuitable for stargazing, we explore our sky in virtual reality.

You get to ask questions. We deliver a learning experience just for you.

Activity location

  • VG48+C6 Ponatahi
    • 5792, Ponatahi, Wellington, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • VG48+C6 Ponatahi
    • 5792, Ponatahi, Wellington, New Zealand

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Star Safari Stargazing Dec-Jan
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • English

16 December to 15 January

Starting time: 11:15 pm
Price details
AU$90.43 x 1 AdultAU$90.43

Total
Price is AU$90.43
Until Sun, 22 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAll children 15 and younger for free, with no lower age limit. Maximum 2 per paying adult.
  • What's includedWhat's includedFree cancellation up to 24 hours before session start time.
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Instructors. Hari is a TEDx featured astrobiologist, Sam is an astrophysicist
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedCoffee and/or Tea
  • What's includedWhat's included2x 16" (inches) very large telescopes per group and other telescopes and binoculars.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Please call us at the phone number below.
  • Please dress up warm and as if you would go hiking. It gets very cold at night.

Activity itinerary

Expect an evening filled with space science. When stars are visible, we stargaze. When they are not, we entertain you with an e-astronomy experience. - Stargazing: We meet you on arrival. Then, grab a blanket or jacket through our reception area. The telescope viewing area is 25 metres away, tucked inside our Moon Garden. We spend the next 60–90 minutes viewing the fantastic deep-sky objects of the Southern Sky with our powerful telescopes. You have direct Q&A opportunities with an astrophysicist (Sam) and an astrobiologist (Hari). • Up to 10 people groups. • With 3-4 telescopes available, you will get plenty of telescope time: • See the Milky Way • Wish on a shooting star (or many) • Catch the ISS when it passes overhead or any of those satellites • Use astronomy binoculars. Both of us are licensed to operate a laser pointer. - E-astronomy: Tour the Universe with our state-of-the-art planetarium software and explore the Solar System in virtual reality. We have a unique collection of astrobiology-relevant rocks from across New Zealand. They are relevant to the search for life on Mars, of which we are part. Enjoy a complimentary hot drink - a well-established tradition.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESVG48+C6 Ponatahi
    • 5792, Ponatahi, Wellington, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVG48+C6 Ponatahi
    • 5792, Ponatahi, Wellington, New Zealand

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