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Discover the Sun like never before! This unique daytime experience offers a safe, fascinating look at our nearest star, perfect for all ages and Akaroa day trips.
What You'll Experience:
Safe Solar Viewing: Observe the Sun through our specialized solar telescope. See sunspots, flares, and intricate solar activity in stunning detail.
Smartphone Solar Photography: Use our provided adapter to easily capture your own amazing photos of the Sun directly through the telescope with your smartphone!
Instant Solar Images with ZWO Seestar S50: Our ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope captures high-resolution images of the Sun, which are then shared with you digitally and instantly!
Expert Guidance: Learn captivating facts about the Sun, its features, and its impact on Earth from our knowledgeable astronomer.
This tour provides a hands-on, exciting introduction to astronomy, offering visuals you won't find anywhere else.
It's an ideal, memorable addition to your Akaroa itinerary!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet your guide on the lookout platform at the Akaroa Lighthouse, located at 145 Beach Road, Akaroa 7520. Your guide will be wearing an Akaroa Stargazing uniform, and a tripod with a solar scope will be set up to help you find them easily.
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Discover the Sun like never before from the iconic historic Akaroa Lighthouse.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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