Saint John Region Private Star Party

Your Night Under the Stars Awaits

Discover the wonders of the night sky with an expert astronomer—without the thousands of dollars in equipment or hundreds of hours it can take to learn the hobby on your own.

Our guided Star Party is an interactive, educational, and entertaining experience for kids and adults of all ages. Using sophisticated astronomical equipment and technology, you'll have the opportunity to explore the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, star clusters, and more while learning about the science, stories, and mysteries behind what you're seeing.

Whether you're an experienced stargazer or simply curious about the universe, we'll make the experience engaging, accessible, and inspiring. Come prepared to ask questions, discover something new, and let your imagination travel beyond our planet.

A Personalized Experience

A typical Star Party lasts approximately two hours and can accommodate up to 12 people. We can also customize your experience for a birthday, family gathering, corporate event, school activity, special celebration, or other occasion.

You can book a Star Party year-round. The night sky is constantly changing with the seasons, so every time of year offers something different to discover.

Before your Star Party, you'll receive a list of the astronomical targets we plan to explore that evening, giving you something to look forward to as your adventure approaches.

We Keep an Eye on the Weather

Because astronomy depends on clear skies, we'll provide daily weather updates during the week leading up to your scheduled date.

The one thing we can't control is the weather. If clouds or poor conditions prevent us from providing the experience you deserve, we ask that you remain flexible about moving your Star Party to the following day or rescheduling for another suitable date. Your experience is important to us, and we'd rather reschedule than have you miss out on the wonders of a truly spectacular night sky.

Booking & Payment

A $175 deposit is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due by the night of your Star Party.

We accept:

• E-transfers
• Major credit cards by phone

Ready to explore the universe?

Contact us at ceo@cliffvalleyastronomy.com for more information or to book your Star Party.

A CVA Astro-destination Top Experience
 
Astro-strengths:
 Premiere Dark-Sky Partner. Coastal property facing East. The operating season runs during the best months for viewing the Milky Way. Low horizons in all directions and away from significant light pollution offer an ideal setting for stargazing. The owners have invested in a Celestron StarSense Explorer 114 AZ Newtonian telescope provided FREE OF CHARGE to guests. This innovative technology of the StarSense Explorer series provides 'out-of-the-box' alignment and guidance with the help of a mobile phone. Anyone can view the night sky like a seasoned astronomer able to quickly find targets precisely and incredibly fast. Imagine hopping from planets to star clusters to nebulae and galaxies in only minutes.
 
Bortle Zone: Better than 3
 
Visual Equipment: Celestron StarSense Explorer 114 AZ Newtonian telescope.
 
Visual Equipment Rental Cost: Included in accommodations.

Perfect for: Beginners to advance astronomers, astrophotography, nightscape and Milky Way photography, couples and nature lovers.

Booking details:

$250/night double occupancy – Minimum 2-night reservation.

Price breakdown (2 nights)

     2 nights x $250 = $500

     Cleaning fee = $50

     Airbnb service fee = $89

     Taxes = $83          

     TOTAL =$722

For additional nights, consult the Airbnb link below for accurate pricing. Prices are subject to change.

Book directly with:

http://airbnb.com/h/glampingwiththesea

CANCELATION POLICY: Free cancellation with a minimum of 5 days prior to arrival.

Key celestial events in the 2023 season

Occultation:

•      May 17 – Moon of Jupiter

Annular Eclipse:

•      October 14^th around 1:00 PM (15% obstruction of the Sun)

Conjunctions:     

•      April 10 - Venus & Pleiades

•      April 23 – Venus & Moon

•      May 23 – Venus, Mars & Moon

•      June 3 – Mars & Messier 44

•      June 9 – Saturn & Moon

•      June 14 – Jupiter & Moon

•      June 21 – Venus, Mars & Moon

•      July 7 – Saturn & Moon

•      July 11 – Jupiter & Moon

•      August 8 – Jupiter & Moon

•      August 30 – Saturn & Moon

•      September 16 – Mars & Moon

•      September 27 – Saturn & Moon

•      October 24 – Saturn & Moon

Meteor Showers

•      Night of April 22-23 Lyrids (approximately 18/hr at peak with zenith east      of the star Vega)

•      Night of May 6-7 Eta Aquarids (approximately 60/hr at peak and zenith      below star Altair)

•      Night of July 28-29 Delta Aquarids (approximately 20/hr in the south to SW      sky)

•      Night of August 12-13 Perseids (approximately 100/hr in the north to NE      sky to the right of Capella star)

•      Night of October 8-9 Draconids (approximately 10/hr  in NW sky west of      Vega star)

•      Night of October 21-22 Orionids (approximately20/hr NE to east sky left of      Orion constellation)