OBSERVATORY » STARGAZING TOURS

Located in one of the darkest points in Southern Ontario the “Long Point Observatory” is Canada's newest public astronomical observatory. Boasting a state-of-the-art 40-centimetre (16-inch) Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope identical to those used for public viewing at the largest mountain-top research observatories in North America. This telescope is capable of revealing celestial objects 10,000 times fainter than the faintest objects visible to the naked eye. Renowned for dark skies free from light pollution, Long Point provides optimum conditions for astronomical viewing. GUIDED TOURS See unforgettable sights during stargazing tours! Individuals, groups and families welcome. Shows begin one half hour after sunset.

THE OBSERVATORY

Your experience will begin with an orientation to the stars! Ever wonder how to find key constellations? Our experienced guide will give you an overview of the heavens both from our observing deck using lasers and binoculars and then you will move into our observatory where you will have the opportunity to view planets, nebulas and distant galaxies. Learn about the origins of the galaxy with hands on telescope experience. We run night tours that start ½ hour after sunset and run approximately 1½ hours.

The Long Point Observatory will allow you to see a multitude of cosmic sights, including:

* the ammonia cloud belts of Jupiter, as well as the four largest moons of the giant planet
* the rings of Saturn and half a dozen of the planet's moons
* galaxies of billions of stars up to 100 million light-years away
* tattered remains of stars that long ago exploded in the violence of a supernova
* "celestial maternity wards" such as the Orion Nebula, where newborn stars illuminate a 25-light-year-wide dust and gas cloud
* moon craters that will appear as close as the astronauts saw them prior to their landing
* clusters of a million stars that date back to the formation of the Milky Way galaxy

The observation deck also permits unobstructed viewing of the entire sky for constellation and planet identification. "This new observatory offers the visitor a complete astronomy experience unlike anything previously available in Ontario.

THE OBSERVATION DECK

The observing deck is located over 3 stories in the air and overlooks Long Point Bay. This deck permits unobstructed viewing of the entire sky for constellation and planet identification. "This new observatory offers the visitor a complete astronomy experience unlike anything previously available in Ontario. (photo here of people on the deck) lasers are used to help identify objects in the sky.

See unforgettable sights during stargazing tours! Individuals, groups and families welcome.

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	Stargazing View planets, nebulas and distant galaxies with a hands on experience. Night tours begin 1/2 hour after sunset. More Details |	Adult $29.99 Youth $19.99

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RESERVATIONS

Reservations required. Call us at 1-877-743-8687 or book online now.