FAQ

🔭 Absolutely not. In fact, the less you know, the smarter we sound! Whether you’re a total newbie or a seasoned sky nerd, we’ll meet you where you are. 

🧥 Check the weather before your show — it might be cold, or it might be perfect.
Just dress properly. We provide blankets when it's cold.  Red flashlights are great (we’ll have extras!), and we provide complimentary non-alcoholic drinks. You’re welcome to BYOB.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Yes — all ages are welcome.

Since these are private shows, you’re free to bring whoever you want. That said, very young children might struggle to engage with the material or sit still through the whole program. 

🌧️ If we have to cancel due to weather and can't reschedule, you'll receive a full refund.
We make weather calls at least 4 hours before showtime and will reach out personally to refund or reschedule.

📷 Yes — just no flash, please!
You’re welcome to take photos during the show, and we even have telescope smartphone adapters to try your hand at astrophotography. We also use a SeeStar smart scope during experiences and offer high quality framed and printed astrophography.  Everybody gets one for free!

⏳ Most programs run about 2 hours.
But we’ve gone longer — our record is 5 hours for a group that just couldn’t stop asking questions!

Frankly we don't care.  We only have 10 fancy chairs and binoculars, and more than 10 folk is a lot for one astronomer and telescope to handle.  But since it's your private booking, we'll fit in to any situation.  Date night?  We're the optimal third wheel.  Wedding reception?  No problem, we'll be the telescope attraction.  For $200, you can add another astronomer and telescope.

🌌 Sure — if they’re visible that night!
Most celestial objects are seasonal. For example, Saturn won’t be back until September. Let us know if there’s something you’re hoping to see, and we’ll tailor the night accordingly.

🏙️ Even the most light-polluted parts of South Brewster County can still wow.

We’ll work with you to find the best nearby setup — ideally away from light. Terlingua is part of the largest and only bi-national dark sky reserve in the world. Just look up and you'll have better skies than most places.

📆 Full refund if canceled more than 7 days out. 50% refund if less than 7 days.
Weather exceptions apply — if we cancel due to weather and can't reschedule, you’ll get 100% back.

🚗 Our base rate includes up to 1 hour of round-trip driving.
We’re happy to go farther, but additional time may incur a small travel charge.

🪐 It’s like choosing the convertible at the rental counter.

The cheap ride gets you there — but you won’t remember it.  The CPC 1100 gathers 89% more light than our standard scope, making galaxies brighter, planets and Moon sharper, and nebulae appear apparitional.  You can see Saturn's rings through the Nexstar, but you can see the rings' shadow on the planet through the 1100.

It’s the difference between a great night and an unforgettable one!