The Star Guide
"The Universe for Everyone"
Private Services/Programs
Private Star Parties/Birthdays/Family Get-togethers
Thinking of something special for a birthday, family get-together, or a private star party with your friends? Email or call The Star Guide. A professional grade telescope can be brought to your home or another site to observe the Moon, planets, stars, and other deep space objects.
Daytime observation can be arranged to observe Sun Spots, solar flares, and prominences in breath-taking detail. Observing can be from two to three hours.
The cost for such an event starts at $250.00 depending on number of observers. Additional cost for travel and lodging may apply depending on the distance to the observing site.
The Star Guide will bring a laser light to point out specific stars and constellations. If the event is held away from your home, you and your guests should bring folding chairs and dress warm. The site must be free of Sodium, Mercury vapor lighting, and other lights that will effect observing under dark sky conditions. Flashlights need to be covered with red plastic or red cellophane to avoid loss of dark sky addaptation. The Star Guide will bring a roll of red cellophane and rubber bands to secure the material over the lens of your flashlights.
If the event is for a birthday, the recipient will receive an astronomy book and a planisphere to locate objects in the night sky. The Star Guide will give the recipient instructions on the use of the planisphere. Everyone attending will be taken on a grand tour of the universe that they will never forget.
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Private events on the Constellations and Lore
Cost starts at $200.00 depending on participants. Location to be determined. Attendees are reminded to bring a folding chair or lounge chair, blankets or sleeping bag and pillow. A laser light will be used to point out constellations and bright stars. A laptop computer will be used to show the constellations and stars. How the constellations were named will also be discussed. The requesting party will be given a planisphere with directions on use.
Daytime observation can be arranged to observe Sun Spots, solar flares, and prominences in breath-taking detail. Observing can be from two to three hours.
The cost for such an event starts at $250.00 depending on number of observers. Additional cost for travel and lodging may apply depending on the distance to the observing site.
The Star Guide will bring a laser light to point out specific stars and constellations. If the event is held away from your home, you and your guests should bring folding chairs and dress warm. The site must be free of Sodium, Mercury vapor lighting, and other lights that will effect observing under dark sky conditions. Flashlights need to be covered with red plastic or red cellophane to avoid loss of dark sky addaptation. The Star Guide will bring a roll of red cellophane and rubber bands to secure the material over the lens of your flashlights.
If the event is for a birthday, the recipient will receive an astronomy book and a planisphere to locate objects in the night sky. The Star Guide will give the recipient instructions on the use of the planisphere. Everyone attending will be taken on a grand tour of the universe that they will never forget.
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Private events on the Constellations and Lore
Cost starts at $200.00 depending on participants. Location to be determined. Attendees are reminded to bring a folding chair or lounge chair, blankets or sleeping bag and pillow. A laser light will be used to point out constellations and bright stars. A laptop computer will be used to show the constellations and stars. How the constellations were named will also be discussed. The requesting party will be given a planisphere with directions on use.
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Private Events for wineries, bed-n-breakfast inns, resorts, businesses, corporations, and special groups
Star gazing or Solar gazing events can be organized for these businesses. Special events can consist of star gazing in the evenings for up to 2 to 3 hours. A 1 1/2 hour set up time is needed for a professional grade telescope to be setup for observing visible objects in the night sky. The telescope to be used is computer operated with a GPS unit which aligns on two bright stars. Observing takes place when the sky is dark enough to align on the stars. Attending members and visitors will be taken on a breath-taking tour of the universe they will never forget. The Star Guide will use a laser light to point out specific stars and constellations. Take down time for the equipment is about 1 hour.
Solar gazing of the Sun to observe Sun Spots, Prominences, Solar Flares, and Solar Mass Ejecta can be arranged. This can be an all day event and will also include a telescope for terrestrial viewing of birds and wildlife in the area, depending on the location.
Prior to hosting any event The Star Guide needs to observe the site to ensure an adequate location is available for viewing. Such areas need to have a 110volt electrical outlet within 100 to 200 feet for connecting the telescope for star gazing or solar gazing. Terrestrial telescopes are manually operated. Star gazing and solar gazing events start at $300.00 for two hours observing time with $100.00 for each additional hour. A special package event can be arranged for both star gazing and solar gazing. Evening star gazing will include the use of a laptop computer that shows a planetarium program of the night sky. An additional telescope will require assistance of another astronomer at a cost of $200.00. Travel to observing sites more than 50 miles distance will require an additional charge for mileage. Overnight accommodations will be necessary for distances over 100 miles.
For information on available dates and costs, contact The Star Guide at 707-815-1856 or send an email to cliffdelacy@thestarguide.com
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Private Events for wineries, bed-n-breakfast inns, resorts, businesses, corporations, and special groups
Star gazing or Solar gazing events can be organized for these businesses. Special events can consist of star gazing in the evenings for up to 2 to 3 hours. A 1 1/2 hour set up time is needed for a professional grade telescope to be setup for observing visible objects in the night sky. The telescope to be used is computer operated with a GPS unit which aligns on two bright stars. Observing takes place when the sky is dark enough to align on the stars. Attending members and visitors will be taken on a breath-taking tour of the universe they will never forget. The Star Guide will use a laser light to point out specific stars and constellations. Take down time for the equipment is about 1 hour.
Solar gazing of the Sun to observe Sun Spots, Prominences, Solar Flares, and Solar Mass Ejecta can be arranged. This can be an all day event and will also include a telescope for terrestrial viewing of birds and wildlife in the area, depending on the location.
Prior to hosting any event The Star Guide needs to observe the site to ensure an adequate location is available for viewing. Such areas need to have a 110volt electrical outlet within 100 to 200 feet for connecting the telescope for star gazing or solar gazing. Terrestrial telescopes are manually operated. Star gazing and solar gazing events start at $300.00 for two hours observing time with $100.00 for each additional hour. A special package event can be arranged for both star gazing and solar gazing. Evening star gazing will include the use of a laptop computer that shows a planetarium program of the night sky. An additional telescope will require assistance of another astronomer at a cost of $200.00. Travel to observing sites more than 50 miles distance will require an additional charge for mileage. Overnight accommodations will be necessary for distances over 100 miles.
For information on available dates and costs, contact The Star Guide at 707-815-1856 or send an email to cliffdelacy@thestarguide.com
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