Oudtshoorn Nighttime Stargazing Experience
Join a Passionate Tour Guide for a Unique One Hour Stargazing Experience in the Karoo Desert
WC
people
1 participant
hour
- • Learn About Constellations and Visible Planets
- • Discover How Humans Use Stars to Navigate
- • Use Professional and Specialised Telescopes
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Oudtshoorn Experience Gifts: Miles from bustling cities and light pollution, the Karoo desert landscape is a dream for stargazers. The clear skies provide a portal to another galaxy, quite literally! Head to the Swartberg Mountains and join a passionate tour guide for an outdoor sightseeing experience like no other, setting up specialised telescopes for an exploration of the cosmos above. You'll spot constellations, look out for planets, and learn how humans have used the stars to navigate the world for thousands of years. The Oudtshoorn Stargazing Experience would make a great gift for budding astronomers, or a unique experience for your next trip to the Swartberg region!
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Experience Overview:
Oudtshoorn Nighttime Stargazing ExperienceIn the hands of skilled guides and under starlit Karoo skies, with specialized telescopes, guests experience a life-changing and spell-bound one-hour “tour” through the Southern Hemisphere's celestial “High 5”. Learn more about the most prominent stars, planets, constellations, galaxies and globular clusters.
For generations the universe has fascinated mankind and that’s possibly the reason you have decided to join us tonight. Even the days of the week has been named after the planets and moons and the Greeks have spent countless hours to “create” the majority of the constellations as we know it today. The ancient Egyptians are said to have lined up the Pyramids with the sky above to link the dead Pharaoh’s to the “Imperishable ones” above. Not only has the celestial bodies “influenced” life in the ancient civilized world, but the traditions of African tribes such as the Xhosa has been influenced by the stars. For centuries civilizations have used the stars and moon for navigation, and even tennis players have been named after planets... And yet, we know so little!
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
All passengers are required to sign an indemnity form for all activities they are participating inprior to departure of the activity.In case guest refuse to sign the indemnity form the guest will not be able to partake in the activity and will not receive any refund.The indemnity form must signed by a Parent/Legal guardian for children under 18 years.Any unaccompanied child under 18 requires the indemnity to be signed by a parent/legal guardian prior tothe activity.
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
All ticket sales are final and not refundable. Reservations cannot be changed, rescheduled or refunded once confirmed. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Stargazing Experience in The Karoo
WC
people
1 participant
hour
- • Learn About Constellations and Visible Planets
- • Discover How Humans Use Stars to Navigate
- • Use Professional and Specialised Telescopes
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