Stargazing Plans and Rates
  Rate Schedule  
      •  Astronomy sessions available to both guests and non-guest groups.    
      •  Posted rates reflect a per session rate with a special discount for Inn guests    
      •  Non-guest groups should contact us to receive a rate quote based on program and group size.  
   
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$145 Session      
   
A 4 hour session using the astronomers choice of telescope ranging in size form 6” to 18”.  This is a session based on your knowledge and focus of interest.  Our astronomers can go from complete novice to very advanced.      
   
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$160 Session      
   
A 4 hour session using our 20” Maksutov.  This session, like all the others we offer, is based on your knowledge and your focus of interest.  Our astronomers will help novice stargazers learn and also help the very advanced user learn something new.      
   
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$180 Imaging Session      
   
Please contact us so that we may help you plan a personalized session just for you. 
We offer a variety of activities ranging from web cam to CCD imaging.  We have a great imager on staff who will help you create some wonderful images.  He will be using an 8 inch F/4 Newtonian Astrograph with a ST-10 XME CCD camera with a built-in guider and color filter wheel.  He can also use a Canon 40D digital camera if you would like to learn about how use this type of camera.

You will get an understanding of how images are taken with a CCD Camera, learn something about processing  and the type of files that are used - such as dark frames and  flat fields.  You will be given a CD ROM containing the images you have taken. 
     
   
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$45 Self-Guided Astronomy Options      
      * 16” Dob – Rental of our 16” Dobsonean for an entire evening of your own