Every Star-Nite is unique!
Star-Nite Session Formats
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Backyard Star-Nite
At least 2 of Star-Nite’s telescopes are setup in your own backyard or other location you designate.
Host will design an observation plan for your night, location, and interests.
Offered as a family viewing and learning opportunity. For parties, see other session formats.
Starting at $80.
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Instant Star Party
All 6 of Star-Nite’s telescopes are setup and ready to go, along with music, for an hour-long Star Party.
Party starts with viewing the Main Attraction, such as the Moon or a planet like Jupiter or Saturn.
Then after a quick constellation tour, the telescopes are pointed at other interesting celestial bodies, such as other planets, star clusters, double stars, or galaxies.
Attendees work their way around the telescopes to observe and learn about all of them!
Best for medium to large groups or as a special event.
$350 for 1 hour Star Party
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Come and Go Viewing
Up to 4 of Star-Nite’s telescopes are set up and made available for participants to observe through.
Host will spot objects in the telescopes, participants just have to look through them.
Host onsite to answer questions and explanations for what is being observed.
Best for larger events or when Star-Nite is an addition to other attractions or activities.
Starting at $150/hr with one of our premium telescopes.
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Guided Sky Tour
Up to 6 of Star-Nite’s telescopes are setup and participants use them on a guided tour of the night (or early morning) sky, led and aided by the Host.
Participates actually point and use the telescopes themselves.
Tour can be adjusted for a specified length of time.
Best for smaller events or when participants can form groups to go through the sky tour on a schedule.
Starting at $200/hr for 3 telescopes.
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Astronomy Lab
In a small group setting, participants are instructed in the basics of astronomy, and use up to 6 of Star-Nite’s telescopes to view the objects they are learning about.
Lesson topics include the Moon, planets, nebula, types of stars, star clusters, and even galaxies, depending on the objects viewable at the time of the event and the ages of the participants.
Best as a one-time ticketed event or with cohorts that will meet regularly.
Starting at $200/hr for 3 telescopes.
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Heavenly Nights
A special astronomy session specifically for Church and Faith Groups.
Starting at $150.
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Custom Session
None of these options match exactly what you are looking for? Star-Nite will tailor a session to your specific requests.
Contact Star-Nite for a quote!