Stardome Observatory and Planetarium
Look up! The skies above us are home to stars, satellites, planets, galaxies and a wealth of amazing insights into the world we live in. At the Stardome Observatory, we bring together astronomers and enthusiasts, creating an environment that inspires a love of the sky and the science behind it in even the smallest stargazers. Situated in Auckland's One Tree Hill Domain, our facilities include an amazing 360° digital dome theatre and the 0.5m Zeiss telescope. As New Zealand's leading astronomical attraction, we use the best blend of education and entertainment to share our passion with close to 60,000 New Zealanders every year.
We invite you come and enjoy the view!
Adopt a Star
Do you know someone who deserves a special gift or an occasion that should be honoured with a star. Then we would like to invite you to adopt-a-star. For $60, you can receive a presentation certificate dedicating the selected star to a nominated person or event, a star chart to show you where to find the star, some background information on the star’s constellation, and a pass to attend a show at the Stardome Observatory. Give a gift that is limited in supply, to someone special today.
Stars selected are visible from New Zealand and an official star catalogue name and/or number is cross-referenced on the presentation certificate you receive. The star selected and recorded on your certificate is unique to you. We allocate one certificate only to each star.
Your Adopt-a-Star pack contains:
- A presentation certificate (suitable for framing) dedicating the selected
star to a nominated person or event.
- A star chart showing where to find the star in the night sky.
- Background information on the star's constellation.
- One Adult Pass (or two Child Passes) to a planetarium show at Stardome
Observatory.
Donation for each star adoption: $60.00
Purchase Online
- Name to appear on certificate.
- Name and address for mailing of completed certificate and charts.
- What day to be commemorated and location from where the star will be viewed (nearest town or city).
- Your credit card details (VISA/Master Card) (or alternatively, ring 624-1246 to arrange credit card payment).
If you prefer, you can post your details (with a cheque to "Stardome Observatory") to...
"Adopt-A-Star",
Stardome Observatory,
P O Box 24-180,
Royal Oak,
Auckland.
For special circumstances, eg. a memorial certificate, please phone or email for further details.
Please allow 5 working days for processing and delivery.
Your donation assists the work of Stardome Observatory - a registered charitable trust.
Please note: Stars adopted are unique to you. You do not get naming or ownership rights to the star. The adoption programme is a donation to Stardome Observatory and does not constitute any legal ownership or property entitlement.
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