StarHaven
Astronomy
Astronomy
Whether you're a business hosting a public event looking to boost tourism or an individual who would like to schedule an astronomical program, we're here for you. From star tours, telescope viewing, or night hiking programs, we have the knowledge and expertise to bring the cosmos to you! See below pricing and event type details for programs.
Relax, breathe, and let the night sky open above you. A knowledgeable guide will lead you through the stars, inviting you into constellations that have carried cultural stories for generations. As you wander the sky together, you’ll meet stars that whisper their origins, patterns that once guided travelers, and celestial landmarks that help you navigate the night on your own.
This is an experience of looking up with new eyes. An hour of discovery, connection, and cosmic perspective. A peaceful journey into the universe, designed to leave you feeling grounded, restored, and a little more at home under the stars.
Gather around our telescopes and let the cosmos open up in front of you. There’s a spark of excitement the first time you see another world with your own eyes, and that feeling carries through the whole experience. The Moon’s cratered surface looks rugged and alive. Saturn’s rings float like a delicate halo. The moons of Jupiter drift in quiet motion around a giant planet shining in the dark.
Then let the telescope guide you outward into the deep universe. You’ll explore glowing stellar nurseries where new stars are forming, ancient globular clusters packed with hundreds of thousands of suns, the fading light of supernova remnants, and galaxies stretched across the cosmic web, scales we cannot comprehend.
It’s a journey that feels new every time. A chance to stand together under the sky and witness the universe revealing itself piece by piece. A shared experience that will stay with you and you're guests long after the night ends.
Like our Star Tour but with more adventure. Embrace the night while we walk along a trail expierencing the wild noctturnal ecosystem while learning about ancient cutlural stories during stops along the way. If you enjoy a peaceful yet exciting guided expierence, walk along with StarHaven and let us be your celestial hiking guide. At the end of the hike, you can choose to add an optional telescope session, where you’ll have a cosmic view waiting at the finish.
Cloudy nights don’t have to stop the adventure. If your space has a projector or TV, our science communicators can turn the room into a window on the universe. We invite everyone to bring their biggest questions about the cosmos, and we explore them together while walking through images from Hubble, JWST, and other space observatories.
We look at the wonders these telescopes reveal and translate what we see into clear, meaningful stories. Along the way, we explore ideas about light, space, and time, and dig into the forces that shape our universe. It’s a chance to stay curious, stay inspired, and stay connected to the cosmos even when the stars are hiding.
Programming availability is limited to specifc nights which rotate through the seasons.
(Summer) Late April-Early November programming availability is generally limited to Tuesday-Thursday.
(Winter) Early November-Late April programming is more available upon request but generally is open for scheduling Thursday-Saturday.
Nighttime programs involve natural risks that cannot be fully removed. StarHaven takes care to reduce hazards wherever possible, but it is still possible for injury or property damage to occur during outdoor night recreation.
For any partnered business or organization, we require a signed waiver that releases StarHaven and its staff from liability if an injury or damage happens during the program. For individual parties booking StarHaven who are not associated with an organization, everyone in the group must sign a waiver before participating. Guests under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign on their behalf.
Typical astronomy rules apply to programs although upon request some rules may be adjusted to suit your event.
No running around telescopes.
Dress for the weather & unlevel surfaces.
Prioritize red lights, Please save the use of white lights for emergencies only. For businesses offering a relaxing environment non-red, low-lumen lights are okay.