had a lovely time stargazing with neal! he was really knowledgable about the night sky and shared little nuggets about maori and chinese culture about the stars!
we saw the jewel box and saturn - which was such a wonderful treat! and that powerful laser pointer was really cool too :D now i know how to find my way (southern cross + pointer stars....and clap your hands?? haha) if i am ever lost in the southern hemisphere.
THANK YOU NEAL! :) (PS: your english is really good so don't...
   Read moreWe went to the stargazing tour during Valentines Day. I come from the city so I've never really seen a blanket of stars. We were lucky to have a pretty clear sky (unfortunately, it was a full moon) that day. I learned a lot of information on the stars with the guides pointing out which their names and both the scientific facts and the cultural significance behind them. It made my nights in New Zealand even more meaningful as I could look up at the night sky and understood what...
   Read moreAbsolutely incredible experience just minutes away from where we were staying in Twizel. Our guide, Sam, was very knowledgable and answered our questions and shared a wealth of knowledge. Living in the northern hemisphere, it was amazing to learn about the sky in the southern hemisphere. I highly recommend this outdoor tour of the night sky! At the end of the tour, Sam took a photo of the night sky and another photo of my Mom and I in front of the night sky. The photos...
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