Punta Gorda Stargazing Tour: Exclusive Night Sky Experience
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17 Ratings
Punta Gorda

Join our exclusive Stargazing Tour, the solo Night Sky adventure on offer in South Florida. Embark on a memorable journey, observing stars, planets, moon, galaxies, among others. Enjoy ample exploration time as we cap guest count at 10.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 35461 Washington Loop Rd - This is our premiere Stargazing Tour experience! Upon your arrival at our Dark Sky site, join up to 9 other astronomy enthusiasts for private hands-on exploration. Your night will include a seat in the circle for an introduction to the night sky with laser-guided description of what to look at. Binoculars will be provided to aid in finding objects. The tour includes plenty of telescope time with our large Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. The Dark Sky site is fully accessible and part of the Charlotte County Florida parks system.
What's Included
  • Use of chairs, binoculars, and telescope
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Variety of snacks provided
Location
35461 Washington Loop Rd
Washington Loop Road
Our tour location is at Hathaway Park, part of the Charlotte County Parks system. As you arrive at the park, please pull forward along the main entry drive. We will be setup in the grassy area on your left.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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238bethg
Mar 18, 2024
Awesome night with the stars - Stargazing with Jason was a great experience. He shared fun and informative facts about the planets and stars. He told interesting stories from Greek and Roman mythology. The groups are kept small to give everyone ample time to look through the telescope. They also shared binoculars with us which allowed us to see hundreds of stars that weren’t visible with the naked eye. It was a wonderful experience and one I would highly recommend to anyone and everyone.
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227pegrizz
Mar 18, 2024
Amazing Visit to the Night Sky - Thanks to Jason for an amazing visit to the night sky. Using both his high powered telescope and the provided binoculars we had the opportunity to see Jupiter, Uranus and an incredible view of the moon, the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters and the constellations of the winter sky. Jason also provided us with the mythology stories behind the constellations which were very interesting. 👍🏻
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Paulky9685zk
Jan 1, 2024
Excellent Night Sky Tour - This was such a spectacular tour of the night sky! Jason is so knowledgeable and passionate about astronomy and gave us countless views through his powerful telescope all while sharing the science and mythology behind the stars and planets (Jupiter, Saturn and even distant Uranus!). The binoculars were a surprisingly wonderful addition. We were lucky to have a clear night and it was really just the most lovely couple of hours. Ending with a clear view of the moon was just awesome- the scope made it feel like we were on the surface. Plus the hot chocolate was delicious and kept us warm. I highly recommend this tour and am so grateful to Jason for a great night!
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Tcpuppie
Dec 31, 2023
Beautiful, starry night sky tour - This tour was amazing! I’m always looking for new experiences and I love anything to do with stars and planets in the night sky. Jason was so knowledgeable and taught us about constellations and planets origins. It was a fascinating tour. The night couldn’t have been clearer. We were able to see many planets, stars and even saw several shooting stars and a closeup view of the moon with Jason’s high powered telescope. I’ll definitely do this again as the night sky is always changing. Jason even provided hot chocolate, water and Milky Way bars which was a nice touch. Thanks Jason for a truly memorable experience!
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Bustercrabbe
Dec 10, 2023
Excellent - I’m a retired Air Force fighter pilot and know about stars. Jason knows way more than I do and was very impressive in all aspects of the evening. If you want an informative presentation on stars, planets, constellations, and the heavens overall, I recommend this without hesitation! Dress appropriately, the website tells all. OBTW, eat at Ryans Grill on your way in…
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266barbien
Dec 10, 2023
Incredible night star show! - WOW! Jason was such a good astronomer guide! We saw the rings of Saturn, Jupiter and 4 of its’ moons, and so much more! We’re astronomy enthusiasts and we’re completely happy with our evening! We’re planning on going again in a few months to see different constellations! Thank you Jason!
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N5838hpjulieh
Nov 17, 2023
Totally Cosmic!! - The night sky was absolutely amazing! Our Guide Jason was very knowledgeable about our whole planetary system. He brought state of the art equipment for us to use to see the planets and constellations very clearly. I would highly recommend this outing and will most likely partake again on a future trip to Florida. Thank you Jason!
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Prasad_k
Nov 4, 2023
Great Experience - It’s nice experience. Our family enjoyed the different planets and stars. Different experience looking via telescope and binoculars.
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Kimmyit22
Oct 29, 2023
A must do for the starry sky obsessed or just star curious - Jason was a friendly and knowledgeable guide. He took care of everything, including space themed snacks, drinks, as well as bug ponchos (I need these!), binoculars and seating. He pointed out little known constellations while telling the Greek mythology behind them and even explained double stars. But the highlight was being able to see Jupiter and Saturn up close with my own eyes. My daughter had a blast and was already talking about getting her own telescope.
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Compass786248
Dec 22, 2023
Great guide, perfect location - Jason and Anna provided a unique experience. It was fun and interesting to learn about the planets, moon and stars. The telescope was amazing to look through. Jason pointed out various constellations and told Greek mythology stories. Very relaxing evening, and now when we look at the sky, we know more about what we are looking at. Giving a stargazing tour “4 stars” is kind of ironic. At times, he turned his back to the audience (11 people) in order to point at objects and we couldn’t quite hear what he said. The cosmic themed snacks were cute! This was a good activity for all ages. It was a little cool (55°) and damp; we were glad we brought blankets. It was a cozy evening! 🌌
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