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Join Starshine’s Jennie Sharp for an evening full of learning and fun on the Ranch.

Enjoy the brilliance of Black Butte Ranch’s incredible night sky! You’ll listen to an ancient story about the stars, find constellations, find and learn about other interesting visible night sky objects, and look at visible planets through a 70mm beginners telescope (100 x’s the human eye). Each participant will receive and learn how to use a sky map, specialized to the month of viewing. Tours are suited to all ages.

Special Full Moon programs also available! You’ll look at the details of the Moon through binoculars and a 70mm beginners telescope (100 x’s the human eye). You’ll also get to listen to an ancient story about the Moon and learn lots of cool Moon facts.

$20 | Adults

$15 | Kids ages 0-15; must be accompanied by an adult

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Tour Details
Stargazing Tours are approximately one hour long, and will begin soon after gathering, once all payments are processed and waivers collected. The instructor will stay after the formal presentation to answer any questions. Please arrive up to 15mins early to process your payment/complete waivers. ​

Where to meet
Please park at the very back of the Big Meadow golf parking lot past Robert's pub. There is a short 3 minute walk on an accessible bark-chipped path into the meadow where we will stargaze. ​

What to Bring
Warm layers
Blanket to lay on or chairs to sit on (It is highly recommended that those with limited mobility bring their own lawn chairs.)
Curiosity and wonder!
Optional but encouraged
Red light flashlight
Binoculars
A sky viewing app on your phone, recommended is SkyView Lite--its free! ​

Learn About Your Guide
Check out Starshine's About Page to learn about our guides.

Liability Waiver

Please download and fill out the liability waiver linked here. You can print and bring with you, or email to jennie@starshine-theater.com. Printed waivers will also be available to sign on the day of the program. ​

Cancellation Policy
$5/person deposit is not refundable, even if a program cancels due to weather.
If a program cancels for a reason other than weather or civic mandates, your deposit will be refunded in full.
If you cancel your reservation 30 days or more in advance, your deposit will be refunded. Cancellations within 30 days, will not receive a refund, and are expected to pay in full. ​
Date

November 16, 2024

Time

05:00 PM

location

Black Butte Ranch Big Meadow Golf Course 13020 Hawks Beard Sisters, Oregon United States

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