Antimony Observatory currently offers fully-guided night tours. 

 

Each tour focusses on providing you with a unique experience where you can learn about how best to observe the Southern night sky, the science of astronomy, and the importance of dark skies to the planet.  

 

My goal for each tour is to inspire a sense of awe and wonder in the Otago night sky, equipping guests with a lasting knowledge of the many celestial highlights and how to find them in the sky.  

 

Check the Gibbston astronomical calendar for the best dates and times.

 

1.5-2 hours ususally starting in twilight (or other arrangement)

2 persons (min): $800

3 persons : $1000

4 persons: $1200

 

Guests will receive an individually tailored 1.5-2hr visual/binocular tour of the dark night sky, learn how to take astro-photographs with their smart phone or camera (tripods/mounts provided) and get to operate Antimony's main telescope to create a unique deep sky image.   During solar maximum in 2025/26, there is also a good chance that you may be able to see or photograph the aurora australis.  


To book please call Brian on 0204 848 844.

 

Alternatively please feel free to use the form below for any other queries relating to the Observatory or the SkyBox.

 

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