Reconnecting with the Stars — an Out-of-Town Astronomy Excursion Mini description:

Reconnect with the stars outside the city with the Astro Astana project: the Milky Way, galaxies and nebulae, constellation mythology, and star navigation — far from city lights, in the fresh steppe air.

What to Expect

The Astro Astana project invites you on an out-of-town astronomy excursion — a true reconnection with the stars far from city lights. Away from light pollution, the Milky Way, galaxies, and nebulae become clearly visible, while your guide shares constellation mythology and teaches star navigation as you breathe in the fresh steppe air.

Individual viewings and trips for small groups of 10 or more are available, with format and price arranged separately.

Excursions depend strictly on weather conditions, so dates are set just 1–2 days before the event.

Excursion details:
Target audience: 16–20 people, including children (out-of-town excursion — ages 8+)
Duration: about 4 hours including travel time (45 km one way), of which 2–2.5 hours are spent directly at the telescope site under the stars
Language: Russian
Price: 13,000 KZT for adults, 10,000 KZT for children (ages 8–13)

Contacts for booking:
Phone / WhatsApp: +7 702 679 4756
Instagram: @astro_astana (https://www.instagram.com/astro_astana)

The excursion is led by Arthur Gaiduk — astronomy educator and popularizer, founder of the Astro Astana project, and member of the Kazakhstan Amateur Astronomers Club.

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