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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: What ages is this experience suitable for?
A: Adults & 4+ years. An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: No cancellations, but free to reschedule up until 1 day before the event
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 1.5 hours, Free - $308 per guest (Free for Companion Card; $59 for Children (4-14); $87 for Concessions; $92 for Adults (15+); $249 for 2 Adults + 2 Children; $308 for 2 Adults + 3 Children)
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Learn about the vastness of the universe from our passionate astronomer under the stars.
Blue Mountains Stargazing
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(Free for Companion Card; $59 for Children (4-14); $87 for Concessions; $92 for Adults (15+); $249 for 2 Adults + 2 Children; $308 for 2 Adults + 3 Children)
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What you'll get
- 90-Minute guided stargazing experience.
- State-of-the-Art telescope viewing (depending on the time of the year): Observe the Moon’s craters and seas, Saturn’s rings, Jupiter and its moons, Mars, Venus, the Orion Nebula, star clusters, double & triple stars, and deep space objects such as galaxies.
- Astronomy binocular viewing.
- Q&A with our Astronomer.
- Hot chocolates and organic herbal tea.
- Warm blankets.
- Cosy moon chairs.
- National Park fees.
- Ample free parking.
- Shooting stars if you're lucky!
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly, no experience required!
What to bring
- Nothing to bring, just your curiosity!
- We recommend wearing a warm jacket. Beanies, gloves, scarves are strongly recommended in Winter.
- Make sure your phone has battery so you can use the flashlight to walk at night, or feel free to bring a torch.
Location
Stromlo, ACT
Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.
Your host
At age 8, Dr Dimitri Douchin declared “I want to be an astrophysicist”. He studied Physics and Fundamental Physics in Paris then left his French hometown to start his PhD in Astronomy & Astrophysics which he received in 2014 in Sydney, Australia.He boasts 10 years of guide experience at prestigious astro-tourism organisations, University of Canterbury Mount John Observatory in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand; Macquarie University; Sydney Observatory; at the ultra-luxury Emirates One & Only Wolgan Valley, Blue Mountains.Dimitri is currently Adjunct Fellow at Western Sydney University researching how various people around the world study the sky—a new and trendy science known at Cultural Astronomy. He is investigating the potential significance of the Sky for the local Indigenous communities in the Blue Mountains area in collaboration with the communities, as well as exploring the potential of satellite imagery for local archaeoastronomy. With his fiancée Caroline, he is running stargazing tours under the UNESCO World Heritage Blue Mountains’s dark skies, 1h30 from Sydney in Australia, with dramatic escarpment and valley views as a backdrop. The couple also runs bespoke events such as Wine Tasting Stargazing and Dinners Under The Stars.
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