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Berlin-Hoppegarten: Small-group stargazing with a telescope

By Bear Sky
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$73 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • You will discover stars, planets, and constellations directly in the real night sky.
  • You will observe the sky through high-grade equipment.
  • Simple explanations without technical terms or prior knowledge
  • Small groups for personalised attention and questions

Activity location

    • Hoppegarten
    • Hoppegarten, Brandenburg, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Dorfstraße 7A, 15366 Hoppegarten, Deutschland
    • Hoppegarten, Brandenburg, Germany

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Berlin-Hoppegarten: Bear Sky Stargazing

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 10:00 PM
Price details
AU$72.64 x 1 AdultAU$72.64
Total
Price is AU$72.64

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided stargazing
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Easy-to-understand explanations of stars, planets, and constellations
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Observation through a powerful telescope
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Observation with binoculars
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Personal service in a small group
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Introduction to orientation in the night sky
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Exciting stories & background information about astronomy

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Bright colours, Flash photography, Torch, Littering, Pets, Pets (assistance dogs allowed), Smoking, Vaping, Video recording, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: Children under 6 years, Visually impaired people

What you can expect

Discover the fascinating starry sky – in a relaxed way and without previous experience.

Just a few minutes from Berlin, a guided stargazing experience awaits you in a quiet environment with less light pollution than in the city. This makes many special celestial objects visible.

In a small group, you will observe various celestial objects with a telescope and binoculars – depending on the season, for example:

  • the moon with impressive details
  • Planets like Saturn or Jupiter
  • Star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies
  • Double stars and other exciting objects in the night sky

You will receive easy-to-understand explanations, without any complicated technical terms. The observation is also expressly aimed at beginners and anyone who wants to experience the night sky more consciously.

Particularly fascinating: Many of the objects you observe are incredibly far away. The light from some stars or galaxies travels for many years, sometimes even millions of years, before it reaches our eyes. When you look through the telescope, you therefore see the sky from a different perspective, not only spatially but also temporally – an exciting glimpse into the dimensions of our universe.

In addition to the observation itself, you will learn more about orientation in the night sky, constellations, planets, and the differences between stars, galaxies, and other celestial objects. Questions are always welcome, and the atmosphere is deliberately kept relaxed and personal.

Your comfort is taken care of:
Warm blankets, seating, and hot water for tea or coffee are provided. This way, you can enjoy stargazing comfortably even on cooler evenings.

Important to know:
The visibility of celestial objects depends on the weather, cloud cover, and season – so every observation is a little different. Not all objects are visible at all times.

The observation takes place in a small group so that there is enough time for questions, explanations, and joint observation. Ideal for beginners, curious adults, families, or anyone who wants to experience the night sky more consciously.

Location

Activity location

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    • Hoppegarten
    • Hoppegarten, Brandenburg, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Dorfstraße 7A, 15366 Hoppegarten, Deutschland
    • Hoppegarten, Brandenburg, Germany