{ "schema_version": "2026-05-04.stella-stays.v2", "generated_from": "Features/DarkSky/Models/DarkSkySites.json", "schema": { "category": [ "observatory_stay", "telescope_program", "dark_sky_lodge", "aurora_stay", "astrofarm", "observatory_adjacent", "professional_observatory_special_access" ], "stella_tier": [ "stella_prime", "guided_sky_stay", "dark_sky_stay", "aurora_sky_stay", "observatory_adjacent" ], "booking_confidence": [ "high", "medium", "verify", "not_publicly_bookable" ], "source_type": [ "official_property", "darksky_official", "mixed", "third_party" ] }, "counts": { "properties": 328, "source_properties": 713, "countries": 53, "stellar_3": 81 }, "properties": [ { "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "booking_url": null, "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "id": "songam_space_center_star_house", "name": "Songam Space Center / Star House", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "KR", "region": "Gyeonggi-do", "lat": 37.737, "lng": 126.946, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 5, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 24, "count": 8, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "600 mm Ritchey-Chretien telescope plus auxiliary telescopes in source evidence." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "estimated_rate_usd": 120, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "source_urls": [ "https://www.koreatriptips.com/en/tourist-attractions/1216505.html" ], "verification_note": "Launch-visible observatory campus card; verify current Star House lodging and program reservation flow before booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Near-Seoul observatory campus with Star House lodging/training facility", "Digital planetarium and major telescope infrastructure", "Good Seoul-weekend astronomy route after current schedule check" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd", "bortle" ] }, { "id": "starlight_creator_inn", "name": "Starlight Creator Inn", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "CN", "region": "Guangdong", "lat": 22.481, "lng": 114.532, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 5, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 6, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Rooftop telescope evidence is listing-level and needs direct property confirmation." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 100, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "source_urls": [ "https://darksky.org/places/xichong-shenzhen-dark-sky-community/", "https://www.trip.com/hotels/shenzhen-hotel-detail-80282643/creators-starry-inn/" ], "verification_note": "Launch as verify-direct telescope inn; keep small-property language and confirm direct booking/telescope guidance before promotion.", "highlights": [ "Xichong rooftop telescope inn in Shenzhen dark-sky community with public-observatory access nearby", "Bortle 5", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ], "latitude": 22.4817, "longitude": 114.5331 }, { "id": "xichong_xingkong_hotel", "name": "Xichong Xingkong Hotel", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "CN", "region": "Guangdong", "lat": 22.4798, "lng": 114.531, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 5, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 6, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Listing-level telescope evidence requires direct property verification." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 100, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "third_party", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "source_urls": [ "https://darksky.org/places/xichong-shenzhen-dark-sky-community/", "https://www.trip.com/hotels/shenzhen-hotel-detail-131992323/shenzhen-star-gazing-hotel/" ], "verification_note": "Launch only as verify-direct small inn; confirm direct property telescope access before bookable status.", "highlights": [ "Small Xichong dark-sky-community hotel near Shenzhen Astronomical Observatory with telescope-stargazing listing evidence", "Bortle 5", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ], "latitude": 22.4806, "longitude": 114.5322 }, { "id": "adero_scottsdale_observatory_program", "name": "ADERO Scottsdale Observatory Program", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "AZ", "lat": 33.603, "lng": -111.734, "ida_designation": "community", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "High-definition telescope experiences and seasonal Star Dudes sky tours; current aperture not stated." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 550, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.aderoscottsdale.com/dark-sky-experience.htm" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as the existing ADERO Observatory Program row; pasted resort name is preserved in evidence context only.", "highlights": [ "Dark-sky community resort positioning", "Telescope nights and Star Walk app support", "Seasonal guided sky tours" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "americana_motor_hotel_lowell_observatory", "name": "Americana Motor Hotel + Lowell Observatory", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "US", "region": "AZ", "lat": 35.188, "lng": -111.66, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Observatory-adjacent hotel package; telescope access occurs through Lowell Observatory admission rather than hotel equipment." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 220, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.americanamotorhotel.com/", "https://lowell.edu/visit/" ], "verification_note": "Existing public row sharpened as observatory-adjacent, not a telescope hotel.", "highlights": [ "Flagstaff hotel paired with Lowell Observatory route", "Giovale Open Deck and Clark Telescope context via Lowell", "Observatory-adjacent stay category" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "anji_1168_star_astronomy_hotel", "name": "Anji 1168 Star Astronomy Hotel", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "CN", "region": "Zhejiang", "lat": 30.626, "lng": 119.705, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Sky-architecture hotel; telescope access remains unverified." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 220, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "source_urls": [ "https://m.starastronomyhotel.cn/" ], "verification_note": "Launch as sky-architecture hotel; verify current telescope access before calling it a telescope hotel.", "highlights": [ "Anji mountain sky-architecture hotel with observation platforms, viewing windows, and starry glass roofs", "Bortle 4", "dark sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "cal_a_vie_health_spa", "name": "Cal-a-Vie Health Spa", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "US", "region": "CA", "lat": 33.26, "lng": -117.18, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 5, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_refractor", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Official source confirms a Takahashi telescope at the onsite observatory; aperture should stay source-linked before display." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1200, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.cal-a-vie.com/spa-havens/stargazing-at-the-observatory" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as wellness observatory stay; keep aperture unspecified until a current property source states it.", "highlights": [ "Wellness retreat with dedicated observatory", "Takahashi telescope evidence", "Scheduled expert-led Tuesday stargazing" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "bortle" ] }, { "id": "dodaira_observatory_star_and_green_creation_center", "name": "Dodaira Observatory Star and Green Creation Center", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "JP", "region": "Saitama", "lat": 36.003, "lng": 139.194, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 36, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "36 in maximum aperture from current source evidence or Stella launch estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 70, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.town.tokigawa.lg.jp/info/27" ], "verification_note": "Planning-reference Japan card; municipal source supports the observatory/lodging context, but it is not a normal hotel booking flow.", "highlights": [ "Stayable former observatory site", "91 cm reflecting telescope star parties", "Planning reference rather than normal hotel" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "grasse_grace_manor", "name": "Grasse Grace Manor", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "TW", "region": "Miaoli", "lat": 24.587, "lng": 120.997, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "verify_or_none", "mount": "guided_or_operator_led", "notes": "Taiwan launch-pass catalog value" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "seasonal", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 220, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "source_urls": [], "verification_note": "Seasonal launch card; confirm event calendar before booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Seasonal guest-only stargazing events", "Professional astronomy teacher and telescope viewing", "Bortle 4", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "himeji_hoshinoko_yakata", "name": "Himeji Hoshinoko Yakata", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "JP", "region": "Hyogo", "lat": 34.894, "lng": 134.694, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 12, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_telescope", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "12 in maximum aperture from current source evidence or Stella launch estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "nightly", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 80, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://ssl.himeji-hoshinoko.jp/i_see/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 Japan family observatory card; official facility source supports the observatory, but public overnight booking fit should stay verify-forward.", "highlights": [ "Family-friendly lodging-style observatory stay", "Large astronomical telescope", "Free nightly observation sessions listed by official source" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "hoshifull_dome_fuji", "name": "HOSHIFULL DOME FUJI", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "JP", "region": "Yamanashi", "lat": 35.481, "lng": 138.707, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 3, "count": 1, "type": "rental_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "3 in maximum aperture from current source evidence or Stella launch estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "on_request", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 310, "booking_url": "https://www.glamping-fujikawaguchiko.com/", "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.glamping-fujikawaguchiko.com/activity/stargazing/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 Japan card; official glamping activity page supports telescope rental, but keep as sky-architecture glamping rather than observatory hotel.", "highlights": [ "Seven-dome glamping stay near Fuji", "Telescope rental for stargazing", "900 m sky-architecture positioning" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "hotel_ranga", "name": "Hotel Ranga", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "IS", "region": "South Iceland", "lat": 63.833, "lng": -20.4, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 14, "count": 2, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Dedicated hotel observatory with two guest telescopes; largest aperture kept at 14 in pending current spec refresh." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": true, "estimated_rate_usd": 600, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://hotelranga.is/stargazing/" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch card; official property source supports the observatory and astronomer-guided stargazing while booking placement stays review-forward.", "highlights": [ "Dedicated observatory hotel in South Iceland", "Astronomer-guided telescope and aurora programming", "Europe flagship aurora-observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "booking_url": null, "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "id": "jeju_starlight_glamping_jeju_astronomy_route", "name": "Jeju Starlight Glamping + Jeju astronomy route", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "KR", "region": "Jeju-do", "lat": 33.43, "lng": 126.55, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Public astronomy centers have telescope-observation context; the glamping stay is not a confirmed telescope hotel." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "estimated_rate_usd": 160, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "mixed", "source_urls": [ "https://www.visitjeju.net/en/detail/view?contentsid=CNTS_000000000021761" ], "verification_note": "Route card, not telescope-hotel card; pair glamping stays with public Jeju astronomy centers.", "highlights": [ "Jeju sky-glamping and public astronomy-center route", "Use as an itinerary anchor, not a telescope-hotel claim", "Pair with Jeju Starlight World Park and Seogwipo astronomy center" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "bortle" ] }, { "id": "kyukamura_minami_awaji", "name": "Kyukamura Minami-Awaji", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "JP", "region": "Hyogo", "lat": 34.239, "lng": 134.712, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 16, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "16 in maximum aperture from current source evidence or Stella launch estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "nightly", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 160, "booking_url": "https://hotel.qkamura.or.jp/en/minami-awaji/", "booking_confidence": "high", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://hotel.qkamura.or.jp/en/minami-awaji/" ], "verification_note": "Japan launch card; official Kyukamura hotel page supports hotel and observatory positioning.", "highlights": [ "Island public observatory attached to the hotel", "400 mm reflecting telescope", "Family-friendly Star Watching for overnight guests" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "minami_sanriku_hotel_kanyo", "name": "Minami Sanriku Hotel Kanyo", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "JP", "region": "Miyagi", "lat": 38.674, "lng": 141.477, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 4, "count": 2, "type": "event_telescopes", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "4 in maximum aperture from current source evidence or Stella launch estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "seasonal", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 150, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.m-kankou.jp/english/project/hotel-kanyo/", "https://www.iwafu.com/en/events/1054647" ], "verification_note": "Seasonal/event Japan card; verify the current event calendar before treating rooftop star parties as recurring hotel programming.", "highlights": [ "Monthly/event-based rooftop star parties", "Telescope observation with astronomy event programming", "Event calendar should be verified before promotion" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "montage_healdsburg", "name": "Montage Healdsburg", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "US", "region": "CA", "lat": 38.641, "lng": -122.857, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "11 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Wine-country resort with Robert Ferguson Observatory astrophotography sessions", "Bortle 4", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "booking_url": null, "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "id": "oak_valley_resort_oak_valley_astronomical_park", "name": "Oak Valley Resort / Oak Valley Astronomical Park", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "KR", "region": "Gangwon-do", "lat": 37.407, "lng": 127.828, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Guided astronomy-park observation is sourced; no telescope aperture is attached." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "estimated_rate_usd": 220, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "source_urls": [ "https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/contents/contentsView.do?dataSetId=249&menuSn=923&vcontsId=199735" ], "verification_note": "Korea launch card; tourism source supports reservation-based astronomy-park programming, but confirm current operating calendar before stronger booking placement.", "highlights": [ "Gangwon resort with reservation-based Astronomical Park programming", "Guided constellation narration and Milky Way positioning", "Resort stargazing card rather than luxury astrotourism" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "bortle" ] }, { "id": "otani_sanso", "name": "Otani Sanso", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "JP", "region": "Yamaguchi", "lat": 34.334, "lng": 131.171, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_telescope", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "8 in maximum aperture from current source evidence or Stella launch estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 520, "booking_url": "https://otanisanso.co.jp/en/", "booking_confidence": "high", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://otanisanso.co.jp/en/facilities/observatory/" ], "verification_note": "Japan launch card; official ryokan facility page confirms the observatory dome and booking path.", "highlights": [ "Luxury ryokan with 8th-floor observatory dome", "Specialist-guided astronomy viewing", "Official property booking path" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "pretty_beach_house", "name": "Pretty Beach House", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "AU", "region": "New South Wales", "lat": -33.529, "lng": 151.362, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Cultural dark-sky tour positioning needs current property-side proof and telescope verification." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1800, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://prettybeachhouse.com/" ], "verification_note": "Launch-visible verify card; confirm current Dark Sky Tour details and telescope access before promotion.", "highlights": [ "Bouddi Peninsula luxury stay with cultural astronomy and guided dark-sky storytelling near Sydney", "Bortle 4", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "qingpu_yunlu_yangshuo", "name": "Qingpu Yunlu Yangshuo", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "CN", "region": "Guangxi", "lat": 24.778, "lng": 110.494, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Stargazing pavilion and telescope-program evidence need current schedule confirmation." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 260, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "source_urls": [ "https://xjlktwt.net/col.jsp?id=309" ], "verification_note": "Launch card with schedule sensitivity; confirm current observatory/pavilion programming before booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Yangshuo karst retreat with stargazing pavilion and guided telescope programming evidence", "Bortle 4", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "roaming_cloud_sun_moon_lake_eco_b_b", "name": "Roaming Cloud Sun Moon Lake Eco B&B", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "TW", "region": "Nantou", "lat": 23.864, "lng": 120.928, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "verify_or_none", "mount": "guided_or_operator_led", "notes": "Taiwan launch-pass value; verify current telescope details before publication" }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 140, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "third_party", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "source_urls": [], "verification_note": "Verify before launch; telescope evidence was not current property-side proof.", "highlights": [ "Eco B&B watchlist near Sun Moon Lake", "Telescope claim needs property-side proof", "Bortle 4", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd", "booking_confidence" ] }, { "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "booking_url": null, "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "id": "star_palace_pension", "name": "Star Palace Pension", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "KR", "region": "Chungcheongnam-do", "lat": 36.476, "lng": 126.341, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Official special page lists an observatory; aperture and current program need confirmation." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "estimated_rate_usd": 150, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "source_urls": [ "https://www.starspalace.net/html/sub3_special1.html?menu=3&sub=1" ], "verification_note": "Verify current astronomy program before treating as confirmed telescope-pension stay.", "highlights": [ "Private observatory pension candidate", "Official observatory-feature source attached", "Verify current astronomy program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "bortle" ] }, { "id": "stirling_highland_hotel", "name": "Stirling Highland Hotel", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "GB", "region": "Scotland", "lat": 56.119, "lng": -3.941, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "11 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Heritage hotel with rooftop observatory and historic 12.5-inch Newtonian reflector", "Bortle 4", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "xinglong_stargazing_resort_hotel", "name": "Xinglong Stargazing Resort Hotel", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "CN", "region": "Hebei", "lat": 40.394, "lng": 117.578, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Verify before launch; no guest access to NAOC research telescopes is implied." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 120, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "source_urls": [ "https://arxiv.org/abs/1601.08114", "https://ca.trip.com/hotels/xinglong-hotel-detail-76379228/xing-long-cun-shan-xiu-shu/" ], "verification_note": "Verify before launch; do not imply guest access to NAOC research telescopes.", "highlights": [ "Verify before launch: observatory-adjacent Xinglong lodging candidate near NAOC optical observatory region", "Bortle 4", "observatory adjacent" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "alishan_hotel", "name": "Alishan Hotel", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "TW", "region": "Chiayi", "lat": 23.51, "lng": 120.803, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "verify_or_none", "mount": "none_or_unverified", "notes": "Taiwan launch-pass catalog value" }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 360, "booking_url": "https://www.alishanhotel.com.tw/en/", "booking_confidence": "high", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-13", "source_urls": [], "verification_note": "Sky-deck dark-sky hotel; do not market as a telescope hotel without current telescope proof.", "highlights": [ "Top-floor observation deck", "Alishan mountain sky-deck stay", "Bortle 3", "dark sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "amanzoe", "name": "Amanzoe", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "GR", "region": "Peloponnese", "lat": 37.389, "lng": 23.151, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Hyperion telescope program; aperture remains estimated until property publishes current specification." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1200, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanzoe" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch card; official Aman source supports resort experience context, while telescope details stay review-forward.", "highlights": [ "Discover the Cosmos guided telescope stay", "Hyperion telescope and astronomy expert positioning", "Luxury Peloponnese sky program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "ashibetsu_onsen_starlight_hotel_and_ofuro_cafe_seiyukan", "name": "Ashibetsu Onsen Starlight Hotel & Ofuro Cafe Seiyukan", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "JP", "region": "Hokkaido", "lat": 43.49, "lng": 142.19, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 2, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "8 in maximum aperture from current source evidence or Stella launch estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "nightly", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 130, "booking_url": "https://ofurocafe-seiyukan.com/", "booking_confidence": "high", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://ofurocafe-seiyukan.com/starwating/" ], "verification_note": "Japan launch card; official hotel page supports nightly star-watching and equipment-rental positioning.", "highlights": [ "Nightly 8 PM star-watching program", "Indoor sky explanation plus rooftop observation", "Telescope and binocular rentals" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "au_diable_vert", "name": "Au Diable Vert", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "QC", "lat": 45.029, "lng": -72.548, "ida_designation": "approved_lodging", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none", "notes": "DarkSky Approved Lodging plus ObservEtoiles outdoor planetarium; telescope access not claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 210, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "darksky_official", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://darksky.org/places/au-diable-vert-station-de-montagne/", "https://audiablevert.com/" ], "verification_note": "Canada launch card as DarkSky Approved Lodging and outdoor planetarium; do not market as telescope lodging without fresh proof.", "highlights": [ "DarkSky Approved Lodging", "Outdoor augmented-reality planetarium", "Cabins, treehouses, pods, and campsites" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "autocamp_joshua_tree", "name": "AutoCamp Joshua Tree", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "CA", "lat": 34.134, "lng": -116.313, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "On-property Joshua Tree stargazing events with local astronomy partners; current instrument details vary by event." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 350, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://autocamp.com/location/joshua-tree/experiences/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as a guided Joshua Tree camp stay; verify current event calendar before date-specific promotion.", "highlights": [ "Joshua Tree camp with stargazing events", "Local astronomy guide programming", "Accessible California desert sky card" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "blue_sky_garden_cingjing", "name": "Blue Sky Garden Cingjing", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "TW", "region": "Nantou", "lat": 24.046, "lng": 121.159, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "verify_or_none", "mount": "guided_or_operator_led", "notes": "Taiwan launch-pass catalog value" }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 160, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "source_urls": [], "verification_note": "Launch card, but verify current tour schedule before marketing as recurring.", "highlights": [ "Structured Cingjing stargazing tour", "Telescope practice, Milky Way viewing, laser guidance", "Bortle 3", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "booking_url": null, "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "id": "buan_cheongrim_observatory_youth_training_facility", "name": "Buan Cheongrim Observatory Youth Training Facility", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "KR", "region": "Jeollabuk-do", "lat": 35.628, "lng": 126.617, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 39, "count": 6, "type": "nasmyth_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "1000 mm Nasmyth telescope plus auxiliary telescopes in official facility evidence." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "estimated_rate_usd": 70, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "source_urls": [ "https://www.buan.go.kr/star/index.buan?menuCd=DOM_000001402000000000" ], "verification_note": "Korea launch card as non-luxury observatory campus; keep youth-training positioning clear and verify current overnight eligibility.", "highlights": [ "Non-luxury observatory campus with youth lodging", "1000 mm Nasmyth telescope and open-dome context", "Educational astronomy program fit" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd", "bortle" ] }, { "id": "casa_bonita_lodge_mamalluca_region_inns", "name": "Casa Bonita Lodge / Mamalluca-region Inns", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "CL", "region": "Elqui Valley", "lat": -29.981, "lng": -70.695, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "11 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Elqui Valley lodging cluster near public Mamalluca Observatory", "Bortle 3", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "compass_rose_lodge", "name": "Compass Rose Lodge", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "US", "region": "UT", "lat": 41.259, "lng": -111.767, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "11 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "On-site HALO observatory with automated dome and advanced telescope equipment", "Bortle 3", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "fast_light_years_away_hotel", "name": "FAST Light Years Away Hotel", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "CN", "region": "Guizhou", "lat": 25.647, "lng": 106.855, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Verify before launch; FAST is not a guest telescope." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 140, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "third_party", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "source_urls": [ "https://www.trip.com/hotels/pingtang-hotel-detail-66937326/fast-light-years-away/", "https://english.news.cn/20250222/e3793aeffcb54310bcae6097d40b90d3/c.html" ], "verification_note": "Verify before launch; keep as astronomy-town lodging and do not imply FAST access.", "highlights": [ "Verify before launch: Pingtang FAST-adjacent astronomy-town hotel; FAST is not a guest telescope", "Bortle 3", "observatory adjacent" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "four_seasons_jackson_hole", "name": "Four Seasons Jackson Hole", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "WY", "lat": 43.588, "lng": -110.827, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Professional astronomer-led stargazing with state-of-the-art telescope; aperture not published." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1200, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.fourseasons.com/jacksonhole/experiences/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card under existing canonical Jackson Hole name; pasted Resort wording is evidence context only.", "highlights": [ "Professional astronomer-led Wyoming stargazing", "Teton Village dark-sky access", "Luxury mountain guided sky card" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "four_seasons_resort_lanai", "name": "Four Seasons Resort Lanai", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "US", "region": "HI", "lat": 20.74, "lng": -156.897, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 39, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Four Seasons Lanai Observatory uses a one-meter-class PlaneWave telescope in a dedicated dome." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1800, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://press.fourseasons.com/lanai/hotel-news/2025/new-observatory-experience/", "https://www.fourseasons.com/lanai/experiences/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card under the existing canonical Lanai name; pasted Lanai diacritics are retained only in evidence context.", "highlights": [ "One-meter-class resort observatory", "Cultural and Pacific celestial-navigation interpretation", "Luxury island astronomy benchmark" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "four_seasons_resort_tamarindo", "name": "Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "MX", "region": "Jalisco", "lat": 19.311, "lng": -104.967, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "8 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Pacific Mexico resort with guided stargazing nights, an astronomer host, and high-powered telescope viewing", "Bortle 3", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "galaxy_beyond_smart_hotel", "name": "Galaxy Beyond Smart Hotel", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "CN", "region": "Guizhou", "lat": 25.65, "lng": 106.857, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Watchlist only; theme/location evidence needs a verified astronomy program." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 120, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "third_party", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "source_urls": [ "https://www.trip.com/hotels/pingtang-hotel-detail-121952827/galaxy-beyond-smart-hotel/", "https://english.news.cn/20250222/e3793aeffcb54310bcae6097d40b90d3/c.html" ], "verification_note": "Watchlist only; current evidence supports theme/location more than a verified astronomy program.", "highlights": [ "Verify before launch: Pingtang astronomy-themed smart hotel near China Sky Eye science base", "Bortle 3", "observatory adjacent" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "gemini_astronomical_manor", "name": "Gemini Astronomical Manor", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "CN", "region": "Yunnan", "lat": 26.94, "lng": 100.18, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "astrofarm", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 12, "count": 2, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Remote telescope and astrophotography infrastructure evidence supports Stella Pro positioning; verify guest-use details." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "on_request", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 220, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "source_urls": [ "https://www.trip.com/hotels/yulong-hotel-detail-16040047/gemini-astronomical-manor/", "https://www.omiastro.com/", "https://welcome.astrobin.com/sponsors-and-partners/omi-astro" ], "verification_note": "Launch card; classify as Stella Pro/astrofarm-style infrastructure and avoid implying access to nearby research telescopes.", "highlights": [ "Astronomy-first Lijiang manor with remote telescope systems and serious astrophotography infrastructure", "Bortle 3", "astrofarm" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "booking_url": null, "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "id": "geochang_wolsung_youth_training_center", "name": "Geochang Wolsung Youth Training Center", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "KR", "region": "Gyeongsangnam-do", "lat": 35.758, "lng": 127.827, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Celestial observation hall and telescope practice are sourced; aperture is a catalog estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "seasonal", "estimated_rate_usd": 70, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "source_urls": [ "https://www.gcss.kr/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 1 verify card; confirm current family astronomy class schedule before stronger launch placement.", "highlights": [ "Family astronomy camp stay", "Lodging facilities and celestial observation hall", "Telescope practice and outdoor sky observation programs" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "bortle" ] }, { "id": "grand_mercure_yatsugatake_resort_and_spa", "name": "Grand Mercure Yatsugatake Resort & Spa", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "JP", "region": "Yamanashi", "lat": 35.895, "lng": 138.36, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 12, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_telescope", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "12 in maximum aperture from current source evidence or Stella launch estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "nightly", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 230, "booking_url": "https://grand-mercure-yatsugatake-resortandspa.jp/en/", "booking_confidence": "high", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://grand-mercure-yatsugatake-resortandspa.jp/en/facilities/", "https://grand-mercure-yatsugatake-resortandspa.jp/en/sightseeing/yatugatakesora/" ], "verification_note": "Japan launch card; official facilities page confirms SoRa Deck, astronomical dome, and scheduled starry-sky viewing.", "highlights": [ "Yatsugatake SoRa Deck and astronomical dome", "Nightly starry-sky viewing party in official facilities copy", "Backup seasonal star slide show in poor weather" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "booking_url": null, "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "id": "hoengseong_astro_village", "name": "Hoengseong Astro Village", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "KR", "region": "Gangwon-do", "lat": 37.485, "lng": 128.204, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "astrofarm", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 14, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "14-inch telescope cited for public observation and lodging context." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "estimated_rate_usd": 90, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "source_urls": [ "https://astro.kasi.re.kr/learning/pageView/6091" ], "verification_note": "Launch as Stella Pro/rustic astro-village; verify direct lodging flow before luxury-style placement.", "highlights": [ "Serious amateur astronomy village at about 650 m", "Public observing and lodging context", "Rustic Stella Pro fit" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd", "bortle" ] }, { "id": "hoshi_no_bunkakan_hoshinomura", "name": "Hoshi no Bunkakan / Hoshinomura", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "JP", "region": "Fukuoka", "lat": 33.238, "lng": 130.756, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 39, "count": 2, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "39 in maximum aperture from current source evidence or Stella launch estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 80, "booking_url": "https://www.hoshinofurusato.jp/en/constellation/", "booking_confidence": "high", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.hoshinofurusato.jp/en/constellation/" ], "verification_note": "Japan launch card; official facility page confirms the adjoining mini hotel, 100 cm and 65 cm telescopes, planetarium, and guest astronomy sessions.", "highlights": [ "Adjoining mini-hotel at a public observatory", "100 cm and 65 cm telescopes plus planetarium", "Guest-only evening planetarium and astronomy session" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "hotel_indigo_alishan", "name": "Hotel Indigo Alishan", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "TW", "region": "Chiayi", "lat": 23.441, "lng": 120.669, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "verify_or_none", "mount": "none_or_unverified", "notes": "Taiwan launch-pass catalog value" }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 320, "booking_url": "https://alishan.indigohotel.cn/en/", "booking_confidence": "high", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-13", "source_urls": [], "verification_note": "Luxury sky-deck card; telescope access remains unverified.", "highlights": [ "Luxury Alishan high-elevation hotel", "Stargazing deck listed in official materials", "Bortle 3", "dark sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "hotel_riu_palace_tikida_taghazout_sahara_fringe_lodges", "name": "Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Taghazout / Sahara Fringe Lodges", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "MA", "region": "Taghazout", "lat": 30.545, "lng": -9.708, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "8 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "third_party", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Morocco lodging cluster for Atlas and Sahara-fringe stargazing", "Bortle 3", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "jinmao_purelax_lijiang", "name": "Jinmao Purelax Lijiang", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "CN", "region": "Yunnan", "lat": 26.872, "lng": 100.219, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Guest telescope observing is cataloged from mixed official and media evidence; verify current program schedule." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "seasonal", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "source_urls": [ "https://www.hyatt.com/unbound-collection/en-US/ljggh-jinmao-purelax-lijiang/hotel-info", "https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202601/06/WS695c2e56a310d6866eb32185_3.html" ], "verification_note": "Launch card; treat as a hotel-adjacent observing station and verify current guest telescope program before overclaiming.", "highlights": [ "Lijiang snow-mountain hotel tied to guest telescope observing and stargazing-season programming", "Bortle 3", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "booking_url": null, "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "id": "jinyeoul_pension", "name": "Jinyeoul Pension", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "KR", "region": "Gangwon-do", "lat": 37.737, "lng": 127.884, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Property-operated observatory is sourced; aperture needs direct confirmation." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "estimated_rate_usd": 140, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "source_urls": [ "https://jpension.penbang.com/" ], "verification_note": "Launch-visible private pension; verify current direct booking flow and observatory session availability before promotion.", "highlights": [ "Private telescope pension candidate", "Property-operated observatory source", "Verify direct booking and session availability" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "bortle" ] }, { "id": "kestrel_nest_ecohut", "name": "Kestrel Nest EcoHut", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "AU", "region": "New South Wales", "lat": -36.82, "lng": 149.91, "ida_designation": "approved_lodging", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "DarkSky Approved Lodging; verify telescope access before marketing as telescope-first." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 420, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "darksky_official", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://darksky.org/news/kestrel-nest-ecohut-becomes-first-international-darksky-approved-lodge-in-australia/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as DarkSky Approved Lodging; do not market as a telescope stay without current telescope proof.", "highlights": [ "DarkSky Approved Lodging ecohut and Australia-first certified dark-sky stay at Highfield Farm and Woodland", "Bortle 3", "dark sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "kiyosato_kogen_resort", "name": "Kiyosato Kogen Resort", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "JP", "region": "Yamanashi", "lat": 35.908, "lng": 138.443, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 12, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_telescope", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "12 in maximum aperture from current source evidence or Stella launch estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 210, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.izumigo.co.jp/en/resorthotel/kiyosato/facilities/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 Japan card; official facility page supports observatory positioning, but current public schedule should be checked before booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Hotel observatory in Kiyosato highland", "Daily/regular guided star-viewing positioning", "Part of the Yatsugatake telescope-hotel trail" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "langley_castle_hotel", "name": "Langley Castle Hotel", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "GB", "region": "Northumberland", "lat": 54.965, "lng": -2.248, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Observatory access is paired through Kielder package context, not an on-site hotel telescope." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 300, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.langleycastle.co.uk/", "https://kielderobservatory.org/" ], "verification_note": "Launch-visible observatory-adjacent castle row; verify current package availability before stronger placement.", "highlights": [ "Castle stay paired with Kielder Observatory route", "Northumberland dark-sky package context", "Observatory-adjacent, not on-site telescope" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "midorinokaze_resort_kitayuzawa", "name": "Midorinokaze Resort Kitayuzawa", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "JP", "region": "Hokkaido", "lat": 42.626, "lng": 140.856, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 10, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "10 in maximum aperture from current source evidence or Stella launch estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 210, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://midorinokaze-resort.com/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 Japan card; official resort source is attached, but telescope program details should be verified before telescope-first promotion.", "highlights": [ "Rooftop Mantenboshi observatory positioning", "Large telescope and binocular viewing require current confirmation", "Hokkaido onsen-plus-stars stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "minami_aso_luna_observatory_auberge_mori_no_atelier", "name": "Minami-Aso Luna Observatory & Auberge Mori no Atelier", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "JP", "region": "Kumamoto", "lat": 32.842, "lng": 131.034, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 32, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "32 in maximum aperture from current source evidence or Stella launch estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "nightly", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 260, "booking_url": "https://luna-observatory.international/", "booking_confidence": "high", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://luna-observatory.international/" ], "verification_note": "Japan launch card; official property evidence supports overnight observatory stays, professional guides, telescope viewing, and a direct booking path.", "highlights": [ "Stayable observatory hotel with overnight rooms after guided astronomy", "Professional Star Concierges and telescope viewing", "Official source lists an 82 cm research-level telescope" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "mitchell_grass_retreat", "name": "Mitchell Grass Retreat", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "AU", "region": "Queensland", "lat": -23.433, "lng": 144.264, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Outback glamping candidate; formal telescope or guided sky programming needs verification." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 260, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://mitchellgrassretreat.com.au/" ], "verification_note": "Verify before launch; current proof is stronger for outback glamping than astronomy programming.", "highlights": [ "Longreach outback glamping stay with strong wide-sky setting but no verified formal telescope program", "Bortle 3", "dark sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "miyako_resort_okushima_aqua_forest", "name": "Miyako Resort Okushima Aqua Forest", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "JP", "region": "Mie", "lat": 34.29, "lng": 136.828, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 20, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "20 in maximum aperture from current source evidence or Stella launch estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 210, "booking_url": "https://www.miyakohotels.ne.jp/aqua-forest/", "booking_confidence": "high", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "highlights": [ "Astronomical facility with 50 cm telescope", "Free access for overnight hotel guests when conditions permit", "Official hotel facility evidence attached" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ], "source_urls": [ "https://www.miyakohotels.ne.jp/aqua-forest/facilities/astronomical_museum/", "https://en.kanko-shima.com/purpose/602/" ], "verification_note": "Updated Japan launch card; official hotel and Shima tourism evidence support the 50 cm guest telescope facility." }, { "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "booking_url": null, "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "id": "muju_bandi_land_log_cabins", "name": "Muju Bandi Land Log Cabins", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "KR", "region": "Jeollabuk-do", "lat": 36.005, "lng": 127.699, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 16, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_telescope", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Bandibyeol observatory hours are sourced; aperture is a conservative catalog estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "estimated_rate_usd": 110, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "source_urls": [ "https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/contents/contentsView.do?vcontsId=90559" ], "verification_note": "Korea launch card as family astro-cabin stay; verify current cabin and observatory schedules before stronger booking claims.", "highlights": [ "Family cabin stay in Bandi Land", "Bandibyeol Astronomical Science Museum context", "Scheduled observatory hours" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "bortle" ] }, { "id": "niseko_area_observatory_lodges", "name": "Niseko Area Observatory Lodges", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "JP", "region": "Hokkaido", "lat": 42.804, "lng": 140.687, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "11 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Hokkaido highland lodges near local observatory and winter sky programs", "Bortle 3", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "otogitei_kofu", "name": "Otogitei Kofu", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "JP", "region": "Nagano", "lat": 35.456, "lng": 137.714, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "guided_sky_tour", "mount": "none", "notes": "No telescope claim; Stella classifies this as dark-sky lodging or self-guided sky architecture." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 240, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.otogitei.com/en/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 Japan card; official property page confirms Premium Night guided star tours, but telescope details should be verified before telescope-first placement.", "highlights": [ "Achi Village stargazing ryokan", "Premium Night guided starry-sky tours", "Strong route card for Hirugami Onsen" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "pension_kalevala", "name": "Pension Kalevala", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "JP", "region": "Fukushima", "lat": 37.655, "lng": 140.07, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 12, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_telescope", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "12 in maximum aperture from current source evidence or Stella launch estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "on_request", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 110, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.karewara.com/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 Japan card; official property evidence supports the observatory, but current schedule should be verified before booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Property with its own observatory", "30 cm telescope", "Clear-night observation nights" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "pension_star_party", "name": "Pension Star Party", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "JP", "region": "Yamanashi", "lat": 35.898, "lng": 138.395, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 16, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "16 in maximum aperture from current source evidence or Stella launch estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "nightly", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 120, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.hokuto-kanko.jp/spot/star_party/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 Japan card; tourism evidence is strong, but direct property/source freshness should be verified before stronger booking placement.", "highlights": [ "40 cm observatory telescope listed by Hokuto tourism", "Owner-led stargazing on clear nights", "Telescope and binocular rentals" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "pingtang_xingchen_tianyuan_grand_hotel", "name": "Pingtang Xingchen Tianyuan Grand Hotel", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "CN", "region": "Guizhou", "lat": 25.648, "lng": 106.856, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "FAST is a science-tourism anchor, not a guest telescope; verify separate hotel astronomy programming." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "source_urls": [ "https://english.news.cn/20250222/e3793aeffcb54310bcae6097d40b90d3/c.html" ], "verification_note": "Launch cluster card; explicitly frame FAST as a nearby science-tourism anchor, not a guest telescope.", "highlights": [ "Astronomy-town hotel in the Pingtang FAST science tourism cluster; FAST itself is not guest-usable", "Bortle 3", "observatory adjacent" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "primland_auberge_resorts_collection", "name": "Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "US", "region": "VA", "lat": 36.729, "lng": -80.414, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 14, "count": 2, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Dedicated observatory with Celestron CGE Pro 1400 and CPC 800 telescopes." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 950, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://aubergeresorts.com/primland/experiences/stargazing/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as a true U.S. observatory resort; telescope specs come from the official Primland experience page.", "highlights": [ "Dedicated Blue Ridge observatory with named Celestron instruments", "Luxury Auberge resort with year-round sky programming", "Top U.S. Stella Prime benchmark" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "pu_er_yixiangshan_camp_and_mid_mountain_hotel", "name": "Pu'er Yixiangshan Camp & Mid-Mountain Hotel", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "CN", "region": "Yunnan", "lat": 22.825, "lng": 100.966, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Watchlist only; current astronomy programming needs verification." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 150, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "source_urls": [ "https://www.trip.com/hotels/pu-er-hotel-detail-67828273/yixiangshan-camp-and-banshan-hotel/", "https://www.hct.cn/view/klmain/22/80/view/2025.html" ], "verification_note": "Watchlist only; verify any current astronomy program before treating this as more than a tea-mountain dark-sky stay.", "highlights": [ "Verify before launch: Pu'er tea-mountain dark-sky stay candidate with scenic camp and starry-room positioning", "Bortle 3", "dark sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "risonare_yatsugatake_by_hoshino_resorts", "name": "RISONARE Yatsugatake by Hoshino Resorts", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "JP", "region": "Yamanashi", "lat": 35.879, "lng": 138.34, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 4, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "4 in maximum aperture from current source evidence or Stella launch estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "private", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 360, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/risonareyatsugatake/activities/14964/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 Japan card; official Hoshino activity page supports guided telescope-tour positioning, but availability is program/date dependent.", "highlights": [ "Private Yatsugatake night-sky tour", "Nobeyama radio-telescope learning component", "Guided telescope observing" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "rissai_valley_a_ritz_carlton_reserve", "name": "Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "CN", "region": "Sichuan", "lat": 33.256, "lng": 103.918, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Official stargazing experience; telescope access should be verified before marketing as telescope-first." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "on_request", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1200, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "source_urls": [ "https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/jzhrz-rissai-valley-a-ritz-carlton-reserve/experiences/", "https://darksky.org/places/huanglong-international-dark-sky-park/" ], "verification_note": "Luxury dark-sky card; do not market as a hard telescope hotel unless the current activity details confirm telescope access.", "highlights": [ "Luxury Jiuzhaigou valley reserve with official stargazing experience near Huanglong International Dark Sky Park", "Bortle 3", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "rosewood_matakauri", "name": "Rosewood Matakauri", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "NZ", "region": "Otago", "lat": -45.041, "lng": 168.54, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Private guided Southern Hemisphere stargazing; telescope inventory is not cataloged here." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "seasonal", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1500, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/matakauri/experiences/calendar/stargazing" ], "verification_note": "Launch card; keep as guided sky stay rather than an observatory property.", "highlights": [ "Queenstown luxury lodge with private seasonal Southern Hemisphere stargazing guided by an experienced sky guide", "Bortle 3", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "saffire_freycinet", "name": "Saffire Freycinet", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "AU", "region": "Tasmania", "lat": -42.123, "lng": 148.288, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 2, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Saffire After Dark lists two high-powered telescopes and guided astronomy." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://luxurylodgesofaustralia.com.au/news-offers-events/saffire-after-dark/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card; Saffire After Dark is positioned as a 2026 guest experience with guided telescope viewing.", "highlights": [ "Tasmania luxury lodge with Saffire After Dark guided astronomy and two high-powered telescopes", "Bortle 3", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "sao_lourenco_do_barrocal", "name": "Sao Lourenco do Barrocal", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "PT", "region": "Alentejo", "lat": 38.379, "lng": -7.565, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Private Dark Sky Alqueva astronomer-led telescope session; aperture remains catalog estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "private", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://barrocal.pt/en/" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch card; official property context supports private stargazing while session details stay review-forward.", "highlights": [ "Dark Sky Alqueva private stargazing", "Astronomer-led telescope observation", "Portugal wine-country guided sky stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "sensei_lanai", "name": "Sensei Lanai", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "US", "region": "HI", "lat": 20.829, "lng": -156.92, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 39.4, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "39.4 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "private", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 2500, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Lanai wellness resort tied to the island observatory experience and advanced telescope programming", "Bortle 3", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "sheipa_leisure_farm", "name": "Sheipa Leisure Farm", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "TW", "region": "Hsinchu", "lat": 24.497, "lng": 121.104, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "verify_or_none", "mount": "none_or_unverified", "notes": "Taiwan launch-pass catalog value" }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 150, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "source_urls": [], "verification_note": "High-altitude dark-sky stay; telescope access not confirmed.", "highlights": [ "High-altitude Wufeng farm stay", "Cloud seas, mountain scenery, evening stargazing", "Bortle 3", "dark sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "sky_eye_night_planet_homestay", "name": "Sky Eye Night Planet Homestay", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "CN", "region": "Guizhou", "lat": 25.65, "lng": 106.86, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Rooftop telescope availability needs current booking-path verification." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 120, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "source_urls": [ "https://english.news.cn/20250222/e3793aeffcb54310bcae6097d40b90d3/c.html" ], "verification_note": "Launch card, but verify current booking path and rooftop telescope availability before promotion.", "highlights": [ "Pingtang astronomy-town homestay with rooftop telescope equipment for guest stargazing", "Bortle 3", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "sora_no_mori_hotel_hanagori", "name": "Sora no Mori Hotel Hanagori", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "JP", "region": "Hyogo", "lat": 35.443, "lng": 134.553, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "8 in maximum aperture from current source evidence or Stella launch estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "nightly", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://soranomori.site/index.html" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 Japan card; official property source is attached, but current sky-walk schedule should be verified before booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Seasonal/nightly sky walks for guests", "Star Sommelier guidance and rooftop star terrace", "Telescope viewing plus backup indoor programming" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "spicers_peak_lodge", "name": "Spicers Peak Lodge", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "AU", "region": "Queensland", "lat": -28.097, "lng": 152.411, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Guided campfire stargazing is supported; telescope access needs verification." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "on_request", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1200, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://luxurylodgesofaustralia.com.au/activity/stargazing-queensland-scenic-rim/" ], "verification_note": "Launch-visible verify card; confirm telescope availability before marketing as telescope-first.", "highlights": [ "Scenic Rim luxury lodge with Constellations by Campfire guided stargazing experience", "Bortle 3", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "star_villa_cingjing_star_resort", "name": "Star Villa / Cingjing Star Resort", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "TW", "region": "Nantou", "lat": 24.044, "lng": 121.158, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "verify_or_none", "mount": "none_or_unverified", "notes": "Taiwan launch-pass catalog value" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "nightly", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": "https://www.star-villa.tw/", "booking_confidence": "high", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-13", "source_urls": [], "verification_note": "Official-property evidence says guests get a free nightly guided constellation tour and rooftop platform.", "highlights": [ "Nightly guest constellation tours in Cingjing", "Rooftop stargazing platform and binocular access", "Bortle 3", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "stargazing_villa_starvilla_cingjing", "name": "Stargazing Villa / Starvilla Cingjing", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "TW", "region": "Nantou", "lat": 24.045, "lng": 121.16, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "verify_or_none", "mount": "none_or_unverified", "notes": "Taiwan launch-pass value; verify current telescope details before publication" }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 140, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "third_party", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "source_urls": [], "verification_note": "Verify before launch; naming and astronomy features need confirmation.", "highlights": [ "Registered Cingjing dark-sky B&B watchlist", "Naming and astronomy features need confirmation", "Bortle 3", "dark sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd", "booking_confidence" ] }, { "id": "starry_house_qingjing_stargazing_villa", "name": "Starry House / Qingjing Stargazing Villa", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "TW", "region": "Nantou", "lat": 24.05, "lng": 121.157, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "verify_or_none", "mount": "none_or_unverified", "notes": "Taiwan launch-pass catalog value" }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 150, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "source_urls": [], "verification_note": "High-altitude dark-sky stay; guided astronomy and telescope access need stronger proof.", "highlights": [ "High-altitude Cingjing villa", "Balconies, mountain views, Hehuan access", "Bortle 3", "dark sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "sunriver_resort", "name": "Sunriver Resort", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "US", "region": "OR", "lat": 43.872, "lng": -121.438, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Resort beside Oregon Observatory; telescope collection belongs to the observatory partner, not the hotel." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.sunriverresort.com/activities/oregon-observatory", "https://snco.org/observatory/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card under existing Sunriver Resort canonical name; pasted Oregon Observatory suffix is captured in highlights.", "highlights": [ "Resort beside Oregon Observatory", "Large public telescope collection nearby", "Observatory-adjacent Central Oregon card" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "ulanhada_volcano_galaxy_plan_camp", "name": "Ulanhada Volcano Galaxy Plan Camp", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "CN", "region": "Inner Mongolia", "lat": 41.74, "lng": 113.12, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 6, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Verify before launch; telescope-program evidence is listing-level." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 120, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "third_party", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "source_urls": [ "https://www.trip.com/hotels/chayouhouqi-hotel-detail-61671268/cha-you-hou-qi-wu-lan-ha-da-huo-shan-mu-wu-lu-ying-di/" ], "verification_note": "Verify before launch; promising volcano stargazing camp, but source evidence is listing-level.", "highlights": [ "Verify before launch: Ulanhada volcano stargazing camp with star explanations and telescope-program listing evidence", "Bortle 3", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "under_canvas_yosemite", "name": "Under Canvas Yosemite", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "CA", "lat": 37.813, "lng": -120.026, "ida_designation": "approved_lodging", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "California DarkSky Approved Lodging; telescope access needs separate verification." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "darksky_official", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://darksky.org/news/under-canvas-yosemite-named-californias-first-darksky-approved-lodging/", "https://www.undercanvas.com/camps/yosemite/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as California DarkSky Approved Lodging; keep it as a darkness/lighting card unless telescope programming is proven.", "highlights": [ "California first DarkSky Approved Lodging source", "Yosemite-area dark-sky route", "Certified lodging, not telescope hotel" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "waistar_professional_astronomy_manor", "name": "Waistar Professional Astronomy Manor", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "TW", "region": "Pingtung", "lat": 21.974, "lng": 120.756, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "astrofarm", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 2, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "guided_or_operator_led", "notes": "Taiwan launch-pass catalog value" }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 140, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "source_urls": [], "verification_note": "Astronomy-first operator; classify as Stella Pro rather than luxury hotel.", "highlights": [ "Astronomy-first Kenting operator", "Professional optical instruments, rentals, stargazing rooms", "Bortle 3", "astrofarm" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "yatsugatake_grace_hotel", "name": "Yatsugatake Grace Hotel", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "JP", "region": "Nagano", "lat": 35.955, "lng": 138.472, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 2, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "guided_mount", "notes": "8 in maximum aperture from current source evidence or Stella launch estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "nightly", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 150, "booking_url": "https://www.y-grace.com/en/", "booking_confidence": "high", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.y-grace.com/en/stargazing/" ], "verification_note": "Japan launch card; official hotel stargazing page supports nightly guided program positioning.", "highlights": [ "Free nightly hotel stargazing for guests", "Star Sommelier-qualified guide program", "Nobeyama highland dark-sky setting" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "booking_url": null, "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "id": "yecheon_astro_space_center", "name": "Yecheon Astro-Space Center", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "KR", "region": "Gyeongsangbuk-do", "lat": 36.659, "lng": 128.453, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 20, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "computer_controlled", "notes": "Computer-controlled 508 mm reflecting telescope plus solar-observation equipment." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "estimated_rate_usd": 90, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "source_urls": [ "https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/contents/contentsView.do?vcontsId=87846" ], "verification_note": "Korea launch card; official tourism evidence supports accommodations and major telescope infrastructure.", "highlights": [ "Family science stay with park accommodations", "Computer-controlled 508 mm telescope", "Solar-observation equipment and educational programming" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd", "bortle" ] }, { "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "booking_url": null, "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "id": "yeongcheon_bohyunsan_starlight_village", "name": "Yeongcheon Bohyunsan Starlight Village", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "KR", "region": "Gyeongsangbuk-do", "lat": 36.139, "lng": 128.984, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Nearby astronomy-museum cluster is sourced; no property telescope claim." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "estimated_rate_usd": 100, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "source_urls": [ "https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/contents/contentsView.do?vcontsId=189197" ], "verification_note": "Korea launch card as starlight-village route; do not market as a telescope hotel without current property-side proof.", "highlights": [ "Starlight village accommodation route", "Near Bohyunsan Astronomical Science Museum", "Observatory-adjacent route rather than telescope hotel" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "bortle" ] }, { "id": "3100_kulmhotel_gornergrat", "name": "3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "CH", "region": "Valais", "lat": 45.9831, "lng": 7.7842, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 16, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Seasonal Observatory Gornergrat visit uses astronomer-led telescope viewing; not an on-property hotel telescope." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "seasonal", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.gornergrat.ch/en/pages/dining-with-the-stars", "https://www.gornergrat-kulm.ch/" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch card; keep as observatory-adjacent because telescope access is seasonal and program based.", "highlights": [ "High-alpine hotel beside Observatory Gornergrat", "Dining with the Stars telescope program", "Seasonal observatory-adjacent Swiss launch row" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "alila_jabal_akhdar", "name": "Alila Jabal Akhdar", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "OM", "region": "Jabal Akhdar", "lat": 23.075, "lng": 57.659, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "8 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "third_party", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Private telescope setup for galaxies, nebulae, clusters, and night-sky photography", "Bortle 2", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "anantara_al_jabal_al_akhdar_resort", "name": "Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "OM", "region": "Jabal Akhdar", "lat": 23.072, "lng": 57.667, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "8 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Private 90-minute Jabal Akhdar stargazing experience with astronomer guide", "Bortle 2", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "anantara_kihavah_maldives_villas", "name": "Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "MV", "region": "Baa Atoll", "lat": 5.296, "lng": 73.107, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 16, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "16 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 2500, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Maldives resort with an overwater observatory, telescope, and astronomy-led dining concept", "Bortle 2", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "antelope_basecamp", "name": "Antelope Basecamp", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "OR", "lat": 44.91, "lng": -120.722, "ida_designation": "approved_lodging", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "DarkSky Approved Lodging cabin stay in Antelope, Oregon; telescope access is not assumed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 300, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "darksky_official", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://darksky.org/places/antelope-basecamp/", "https://www.antelopebasecamp.com/" ], "verification_note": "Corrected from prior Grand Circle/AZ placement to pasted Antelope, Oregon DarkSky Approved Lodging context.", "highlights": [ "DarkSky Approved cabin stay in Antelope, Oregon", "Certified lodging and lighting practices", "Do not imply telescope access without a direct proof point" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "arkaba_homestead_arkaba_walk", "name": "Arkaba Homestead / Arkaba Walk", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "AU", "region": "South Australia", "lat": -31.97, "lng": 138.66, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Watchlist dark-sky stay; telescope or guided astronomy program needs verification." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://experiencearkaba.com/" ], "verification_note": "Watchlist dark-sky stay; do not call it an observatory or telescope property without current astronomy-program proof.", "highlights": [ "Flinders Ranges wilderness stay and sleep-under-the-stars walk; telescope program not yet confirmed", "Bortle 2", "dark sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "astronomers_inn_at_vega_bray", "name": "Astronomers Inn at Vega-Bray", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "US", "region": "AZ", "lat": 31.929, "lng": -110.289, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Legacy Vega-Bray/San Pedro Valley Observatory lodging context; current B&B/bookable status needs direct verification." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 0, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.scopereviews.com/az.html" ], "verification_note": "Verify / legacy: do not launch as a normal bookable hotel card until current lodging at the former Astronomers Inn is directly confirmed.", "highlights": [ "Legacy Vega-Bray observatory lodging context", "Current lodging status requires direct verification", "Keep visible only as verify/reference" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "atlas_kasbah_oukaimeden_area_lodges", "name": "Atlas Kasbah / Oukaimeden-area Lodges", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "MA", "region": "High Atlas", "lat": 31.206, "lng": -7.86, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "11 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "High Atlas lodging cluster near Oukaimeden Observatory", "Bortle 2", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "battlesteads_hotel_observatory", "name": "Battlesteads Hotel & Observatory", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "GB", "region": "Northumberland", "lat": 55.081, "lng": -2.221, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 14, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "On-site public observatory with large-aperture telescopes and astronomy-course infrastructure." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 250, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.battlesteads.com/observatory/" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch card as a true hotel-observatory row; current official source supports observatory programming.", "highlights": [ "Hotel-plus-observatory model in Northumberland", "Talks, telescope nights, courses, and planetarium backup", "Strong UK dark-sky lodging anchor" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "desert_star_hotel", "name": "Desert Star Hotel", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "CN", "region": "Ningxia", "lat": 37.543, "lng": 105.018, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Astronomy talks and telescope-observation programming are listed; verify current nightly schedule." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 500, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "source_urls": [ "https://m.desertstarhotel.cn/", "https://www.chinata.com.cn/sys-nd/266.html" ], "verification_note": "Launch card; use as guided desert stargazing hotel, not a professional observatory claim.", "highlights": [ "Tengger Desert stargazing hotel with astronomy talks, telescope observation, and star-photography programming", "Bortle 2", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "earth_sanctuary_world_nature_centre", "name": "Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "AU", "region": "Northern Territory", "lat": -23.696, "lng": 133.847, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "11 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Alice Springs astronomy tour site with observatory dome", "Bortle 2", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "elqui_domos", "name": "Elqui Domos", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "CL", "region": "Pisco Elqui", "lat": -30.132, "lng": -70.493, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "11 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "source_urls": [ "https://milodge.com/elqui-domos/", "https://turismoelqui.cl/elqui-domos" ], "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Purpose-built astronomy lodge in the Elqui Valley with an observatory dome and astro tours", "Bortle 2", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "gangtey_lodge", "name": "Gangtey Lodge", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "BT", "region": "Phobjikha Valley", "lat": 27.4798, "lng": 90.1633, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "8 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "third_party", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Bhutan valley lodge offering guided telescope stargazing in the Phobjikha highlands", "Bortle 2", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "hoshinoya_taketomi_island", "name": "HOSHINOYA Taketomi Island", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "JP", "region": "Okinawa", "lat": 24.326, "lng": 124.084, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "No telescope claim; Stella classifies this as dark-sky lodging or self-guided sky architecture." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 820, "booking_url": "https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/hoshinoyataketomijima/", "booking_confidence": "high", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/hoshinoyataketomijima/sp/star/" ], "verification_note": "Updated Japan launch card as luxury dark-sky island stay, not telescope hotel; official HOSHINOYA source supports Yaeyama stargazing positioning.", "highlights": [ "Luxury Yaeyama dark-sky island stay", "Milky Way and Southern Cross positioning", "Hoshino Resorts official stargazing source" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "hotel_senjojiki", "name": "Hotel Senjojiki", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "JP", "region": "Nagano", "lat": 35.779, "lng": 137.819, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "No telescope claim; Stella classifies this as dark-sky lodging or self-guided sky architecture." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 230, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.chuo-alps.com/hotel/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 Japan card; official hotel page supports high-altitude starry-sky positioning, but guided stargazing dates need current confirmation.", "highlights": [ "High-altitude hotel at 2,612 m", "Promoted as Japan hotel closest to the sky", "Guided stargazing dates need confirmation" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "hotel_tateyama", "name": "Hotel Tateyama", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "JP", "region": "Toyama", "lat": 36.576, "lng": 137.595, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "No telescope claim; Stella classifies this as dark-sky lodging or self-guided sky architecture." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "seasonal", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 260, "booking_url": "https://h-tateyama.alpen-route.co.jp/en/", "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://h-tateyama.alpen-route.co.jp/en/about/view/starry.php" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 Japan card; official hotel page supports high-altitude starry-sky positioning, but guided session dates remain weather/season dependent.", "highlights": [ "High-altitude dark-sky hotel at 2,450 m", "Markets itself around being close to the stars", "Weather-dependent stargazing club sessions" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "huanglong_dark_sky_lodging_cluster", "name": "Huanglong dark-sky lodging cluster", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "CN", "region": "Sichuan", "lat": 32.745, "lng": 103.828, "ida_designation": "park", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Destination cluster; attach specific lodging partners before booking-forward placement." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 250, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "darksky_official", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "source_urls": [ "https://darksky.org/places/huanglong-international-dark-sky-park/" ], "verification_note": "Destination cluster, not a single hotel card; attach specific lodging partners before bookable placement.", "highlights": [ "Destination stay cluster around Huanglong International Dark Sky Park and high-altitude Xueshanliang skies", "Bortle 2", "observatory adjacent" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "iriomote_hotel_by_hoshino_resorts", "name": "Iriomote Hotel by Hoshino Resorts", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "JP", "region": "Okinawa", "lat": 24.397, "lng": 123.779, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "binocular_program", "mount": "none", "notes": "Binocular-led guided night program; telescope access is not claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 380, "booking_url": "https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/iriomote/", "booking_confidence": "high", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/iriomote/activities/14728/" ], "verification_note": "Japan launch card; official Hoshino activity page confirms night watching, binoculars, and reservation workflow.", "highlights": [ "Guided Night Watching with binoculars", "Hoshino Resorts official activity source", "Combines stars, wildlife, and island ecology" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "kielder_observatory_partner_stays", "name": "Kielder Observatory Stay Network", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "GB", "region": "Northumberland", "lat": 55.236, "lng": -2.589, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "11 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Northumberland Dark Sky Park lodging tied to observatory-led tours", "Bortle 2", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "kosmos_stargazing_resort_spa", "name": "Kosmos Stargazing Resort & Spa", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "CO", "lat": 37.625, "lng": -105.59, "ida_designation": "approved_lodging", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Astronomer-led stargazing, telescope tutorials, and future planetarium are claimed; operating details need confirmation." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 750, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.kosmosresort.com/", "https://darksky.org/places/kosmos-stargazing-resort-spa/" ], "verification_note": "Upcoming/dark-sky resort row stays verify until operating cadence and public booking details are current.", "highlights": [ "San Luis Valley stargazing resort concept", "Astronomer-led and telescope-tutorial positioning", "Confirm operating details before top-tier launch" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "lucy_ozehatomachi_by_hoshino_resorts", "name": "LUCY Ozehatomachi by Hoshino Resorts", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "JP", "region": "Gunma", "lat": 36.879, "lng": 139.246, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 4, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "smartphone_adapter", "notes": "4 in maximum aperture from current source evidence or Stella launch estimate." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "seasonal", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 260, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/lucyozehatomachi/activities/15202/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 Japan card; official Hoshino activity page supports high-altitude stargazing positioning, but season and schedule should be verified.", "highlights": [ "High-altitude Hatomachi Stargazing Night", "Milky Way viewing at 1,591 m", "Smartphone-ready telescope photography" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "mt_mulligan_lodge", "name": "Mt Mulligan Lodge", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "AU", "region": "Queensland", "lat": -16.825, "lng": 144.879, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Celestial Dreams lists resident telescope or binocular use with an experienced guide." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "on_request", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://luxurylodgesofaustralia.com.au/activity/celestial-dreams/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card; source supports guided southern sky storytelling and resident telescope/binocular use.", "highlights": [ "Outback Queensland lodge with Celestial Dreams southern-night-sky storytelling and resident telescope use", "Bortle 2", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "oneonly_moonlight_basin", "name": "One&Only Moonlight Basin", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "US", "region": "MT", "lat": 45.263, "lng": -111.394, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 28, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Private observatory planning evidence points to a PlaneWave CDK700-class installation; verify operating cadence after opening." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1800, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.oneandonlyresorts.com/moonlight-basin", "https://observatorysolutions.com/" ], "verification_note": "Launch-visible private observatory resort; keep operation details verify-forward until the resort publishes current guest scheduling.", "highlights": [ "Private observatory resort in Big Sky", "PlaneWave-class installation evidence", "Luxury mountain dark-sky positioning" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "orpheus_island_lodge", "name": "Orpheus Island Lodge", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "AU", "region": "Queensland", "lat": -18.615, "lng": 146.492, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Dining-under-stars card; telescope programming is not verified." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1800, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.orpheus.com.au/dining/" ], "verification_note": "Lower-priority dark-sky dining card; no current telescope program is claimed.", "highlights": [ "Great Barrier Reef luxury island lodge with dining under the stars rather than telescope-first programming", "Bortle 2", "dark sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "our_habitas_alula", "name": "Our Habitas AlUla", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "SA", "region": "AlUla", "lat": 26.681, "lng": 37.919, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "8 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "third_party", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Bedouin starlore programming and private stargazing dinners in Ashar Valley", "Bortle 2", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "purepods_new_zealand_collection", "name": "PurePods New Zealand collection", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "NZ", "region": "Canterbury", "lat": -43.75, "lng": 172.9, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Glass-cabin stargazing collection; verify darkness and telescope access by pod." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 450, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://purepods.com/experiences/stargazing/", "https://purepods.com/story/" ], "verification_note": "Launch collection, verify by pod; telescope access varies and is not claimed collection-wide.", "highlights": [ "New Zealand glass eco-cabin collection designed for sleeping under the stars in remote low-light settings", "Bortle 2", "dark sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "rancho_la_concepcion", "name": "Rancho La Concepcion", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "MX", "region": "Baja California", "lat": 31.748, "lng": -116.569, "ida_designation": "approved_lodging", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "DarkSky Approved Lodging; verify telescope access before marketing as a telescope stay" }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "on_request", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "darksky_official", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "DarkSky Approved Lodging in Mexico; strong dark-sky stay, verify telescope access", "Low Light Pollution", "Verify Telescope Access" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "risonare_kohamajima_by_hoshino_resorts", "name": "RISONARE Kohamajima by Hoshino Resorts", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "JP", "region": "Okinawa", "lat": 24.344, "lng": 123.998, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "No telescope claim; Stella classifies this as dark-sky lodging or self-guided sky architecture." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 430, "booking_url": "https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/risonarekohamajima/", "booking_confidence": "high", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/risonarekohamajima/" ], "verification_note": "Japan launch card as Okinawa dark-sky island stay; keep as resort stargazing rather than telescope hotel unless a telescope program is separately confirmed.", "highlights": [ "Yaeyama dark-sky island resort", "Hoshino Resorts official property source", "Best framed as island dark-sky stay, not observatory hotel" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "sage_lodge_stars_over_paradise", "name": "Sage Lodge - Stars Over Paradise", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "MT", "lat": 45.33, "lng": -110.793, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Stars Over Paradise guided telescope sessions with astrophysicist-led interpretation; aperture not published." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "seasonal", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 650, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://sagelodge.com/things-to-do/stargazing/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card under existing canonical Stars Over Paradise suffix; pasted Sage Lodge name is evidence context only.", "highlights": [ "Paradise Valley guided telescope sessions", "Astrophysicist-led seasonal programming", "Yellowstone-region sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "shire_stargazing_ultimate_glamp", "name": "Shire Stargazing Ultimate Glamp", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "CN", "region": "Xinjiang", "lat": 43.07, "lng": 81.14, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 6, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Verify before launch; telescope-room evidence is listing-level." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 160, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "third_party", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "source_urls": [ "https://tw.trip.com/hotels/kalajun-national-park-hotel-detail-134295741/shire-stargazing-ultimate-glamp/" ], "verification_note": "Verify before launch because the property is new and current evidence is listing-level.", "highlights": [ "Verify before launch: Kalajun grassland sky-dome glamp with telescope-room listing evidence", "Bortle 2", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "siding_spring_40_inch_telescope_observatory_guesthouse", "name": "Siding Spring 40-inch Telescope Observatory Guesthouse", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "AU", "region": "New South Wales", "lat": -31.2733, "lng": 149.0617, "ida_designation": "park", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 40, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Special-access observatory guesthouse; public tourist lodging is not implied." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "private", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 0, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://services.anu.edu.au/campus-environment/accommodation/40-telescope-observatory-guesthouse", "https://www.anu.edu.au/about/campuses-facilities/siding-spring-observatory" ], "verification_note": "Stella Pro planning reference; bookings are limited to professional and amateur astronomy communities with SSO visitor requirements.", "highlights": [ "Special-access observatory guesthouse for professional and amateur astronomy communities at Siding Spring", "Bortle 2", "observatory adjacent" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ], "latitude": -31.2739, "longitude": 149.0631 }, { "id": "six_senses_shaharut", "name": "Six Senses Shaharut", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "IL", "region": "Negev", "lat": 29.905, "lng": 35.061, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "8 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "third_party", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Negev highlands resort with cliff-edge desert stargazing", "Bortle 2", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "skywatch_observatory_domestays", "name": "Skywatch Observatory Domestays", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "AU", "region": "New South Wales", "lat": -31.273, "lng": 149.278, "ida_designation": "park", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 14, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Private observatory B&B; confirm current telescope and dome access for guests." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "on_request", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 220, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://skywatchobservatory.com.au/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card, but verify current telescope and dome access details before booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Private observatory B&B near Warrumbungle Dark Sky Park and Siding Spring Observatory", "Bortle 2", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "soneva_fushi", "name": "Soneva Fushi", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "MV", "region": "Baa Atoll", "lat": 5.112, "lng": 73.086, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 16, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "16 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 3000, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Maldives resort observatory with one of the nation's largest telescopes and expert-led sessions", "Bortle 2", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "soneva_jani", "name": "Soneva Jani", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "MV", "region": "Noonu Atoll", "lat": 5.727, "lng": 73.416, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 12, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "12 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 4500, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Maldives island resort with an observatory, resident astronomer programming, and expert sky talks", "Bortle 2", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "soneva_secret", "name": "Soneva Secret", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "MV", "region": "Haa Dhaalu Atoll", "lat": 6.482, "lng": 73.103, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 16, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "16 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 4500, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Overwater observatory experience with powerful lenses and expert sky guidance", "Bortle 2", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "the_headwaters_eco_lodge", "name": "The Headwaters Eco Lodge", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "NZ", "region": "Otago", "lat": -44.851, "lng": 168.389, "ida_designation": "sanctuary", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Expert-guided dark-sky package; telescope inventory is not cataloged here." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 450, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://theheadwatersecolodge.com/glenorchy-dark-skies", "https://darksky.org/places/tahuna-glenorchy/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card; source supports lodge dinner plus expert-guided sanctuary night-sky experience.", "highlights": [ "Glenorchy lodge with expert-guided dark-sky packages in the Tahuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary", "Bortle 2", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "the_lindis", "name": "The Lindis", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "NZ", "region": "Otago", "lat": -44.556, "lng": 169.674, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Dark high-country stargazing is supported; telescope program details need verification." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "on_request", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1800, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.thelindisgroup.com/thelindislodge/destination", "https://www.thelindisgroup.com/thelindislodge/withinthevalley" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as luxury dark-sky/high-country stay; verify seasonal guided programming details before telescope-first placement.", "highlights": [ "Ahuriri Valley luxury lodge bordering Aoraki Mackenzie reserve with dark high-country stargazing", "Bortle 2", "dark sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "the_summit_at_big_bend", "name": "The Summit at Big Bend", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "TX", "lat": 29.321, "lng": -103.61, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Super Stargazing Domes include sky portals; no telescope inventory is claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 450, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://thesummitbigbend.com/stargazing-domes/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as sky-architecture lodging in the Greater Big Bend dark-sky region.", "highlights": [ "Big Bend stargazing dome stay", "Dedicated sky portals", "Architecture-led dark-sky lodging" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "twice_brewed_inn", "name": "Twice Brewed Inn", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "GB", "region": "Northumberland", "lat": 54.995, "lng": -2.392, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Large-aperture public stargazing sessions and 30-seat planetarium context; exact aperture should be refreshed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.twicebrewedinn.co.uk/stargazing/" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch card; official property source supports stargazing and planetarium programming.", "highlights": [ "Northumberland inn with telescope stargazing", "Laser-guided constellation sessions and planetarium backup", "UK dark-sky lodging anchor" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "ulum_moab", "name": "ULUM Moab", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "UT", "lat": 38.574, "lng": -109.548, "ida_designation": "approved_lodging", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "DarkSky Approved Lodging with dark-sky-themed programming; verify telescope access separately." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 650, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "darksky_official", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://darksky.org/places/ulum-moab/", "https://www.ulumresorts.com/moab/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as premium DarkSky Approved Lodging near Moab; do not market as an observatory stay.", "highlights": [ "DarkSky Approved luxury camp near Moab", "Dark-sky-themed programming", "Premium Grand Circle lodging card" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "under_canvas_bryce_canyon_zion", "name": "Under Canvas Bryce Canyon / Zion", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "UT", "lat": 37.475, "lng": -112.514, "ida_designation": "approved_lodging", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "DarkSky Approved Lodging; verify telescope access before marketing as a telescope stay" }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "on_request", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "darksky_official", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "DarkSky-certified glamping base for Bryce Canyon and Zion skies", "Low Light Pollution", "Verify Telescope Access" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "under_canvas_grand_circle_collection", "name": "Under Canvas Grand Circle Collection", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "UT/AZ", "lat": 37.1, "lng": -111.887, "ida_designation": "approved_lodging", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Collection row for Under Canvas DarkSky-certified Grand Circle lodging; do not imply every site has a telescope." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "seasonal", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 450, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "darksky_official", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.undercanvas.com/news/under-canvas-darksky-international-certification/", "https://darksky.org/what-we-do/darksky-approved/lodging/" ], "verification_note": "Launch collection row for the Grand Circle certified lodging set; keep telescope claims site-specific.", "highlights": [ "DarkSky-certified Grand Circle lodging collection", "Utah and Arizona road-trip anchor", "Certification is lighting/darkness proof, not telescope proof" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "booking_url": null, "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "id": "yeongyang_firefly_eco_park_firefly_observatory_lodging_area", "name": "Yeongyang Firefly Eco Park / Firefly Observatory lodging area", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "KR", "region": "Gyeongsangbuk-do", "lat": 36.713, "lng": 129.177, "ida_designation": "park", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 16, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "406.4 mm telescope and guided night-observation context in destination evidence." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "estimated_rate_usd": 90, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "darksky_official", "source_urls": [ "https://darksky.org/places/yeongyang-firefly-eco-park-dark-sky-park/" ], "verification_note": "Launch as destination-plus-stay cluster; verify current pension/youth-center booking path before treating as a normal hotel.", "highlights": [ "Korea International Dark Sky Park anchor", "Firefly Observatory and guided night observation", "Best used as destination-plus-stay cluster" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd", "bortle" ] }, { "id": "amangiri", "name": "Amangiri", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "UT", "lat": 37.037, "lng": -111.618, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Guided stargazing uses an Orion telescope under Utah desert skies; aperture not published." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 2800, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.aman.com/resorts/amangiri/experiences" ], "verification_note": "Launch card under existing canonical Amangiri name; pasted Camp Sarika context is captured in highlights.", "highlights": [ "Aman desert resort and Camp Sarika sky context", "Orion telescope guided stargazing", "Luxury Grand Circle benchmark" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "andbeyond_sossusvlei_desert_lodge", "name": "andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "NA", "region": "NamibRand", "lat": -24.741, "lng": 15.886, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "computerized_mount", "notes": "Official property evidence supports observatory telescope use; aperture follows Celestron CPC 1100 evidence." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 2400, "booking_url": "https://www.andbeyond.com/our-lodges/africa/namibia/namib-desert/andbeyond-sossusvlei-desert-lodge/", "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.andbeyond.com/our-lodges/africa/namibia/namib-desert/andbeyond-sossusvlei-desert-lodge/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as Namibia observatory lodge; official page supports observatory telescope use without promising nightly operation.", "highlights": [ "Onsite observatory in the Namib Desert", "Skylit suites inside NamibRand-area darkness", "Launch anchor for Stella Africa" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "aoraki_mt_cook_lodge_the_hermitage", "name": "Aoraki Mt Cook Lodge / The Hermitage", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "NZ", "region": "Canterbury", "lat": -43.735, "lng": 170.097, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Big Sky Stargazing-style guided telescope experience; exact instrument inventory should remain verified by operator." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": "https://www.hermitage.co.nz/aorakimount-cook-alpine-village/", "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.hermitage.co.nz/aorakimount-cook-alpine-village/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card; use as guided telescope hotel stay inside the Aoraki Mackenzie dark-sky reserve.", "highlights": [ "Aoraki hotel stay paired with Big Sky Stargazing guides and high-powered telescope experiences", "Bortle 1", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "arkaroola_wilderness_sanctuary", "name": "Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "AU", "region": "South Australia", "lat": -30.2939, "lng": 139.3332, "ida_designation": "sanctuary", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 14, "count": 6, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "DarkSky notes six designated observatories and public astronomy experiences." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 260, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://darksky.org/places/arkaroola-wilderness-sanctuary-dark-sky-sanctuary/", "https://www.arkaroola.com.au/astronomy-tours" ], "verification_note": "Launch card; strongest Australia stay-plus-observatory-plus-DarkSky certification fit.", "highlights": [ "Outback DarkSky Sanctuary stay with accommodation, astronomy tours, and six designated observatories", "Bortle 1", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "astrolodging_la_palma", "name": "AstroLodging La Palma", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "ES", "region": "Canary Islands", "lat": 28.68, "lng": -17.764, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "11 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": true, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Purpose-built La Palma astrotourism lodging for observatory access", "Bortle 1", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "astrostays_ladakh", "name": "Astrostays Ladakh", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "IN", "region": "Ladakh", "lat": 32.779, "lng": 78.964, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "8 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "third_party", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Community-led Ladakh homestays with high-end telescopes in remote villages", "Bortle 1", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ], "latitude": 32.7796, "longitude": 78.9652 }, { "id": "australian_age_of_dinosaurs_the_jump_up_maloney_lodge", "name": "Australian Age of Dinosaurs / The Jump-Up / Maloney Lodge", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "AU", "region": "Queensland", "lat": -22.49, "lng": 142.42, "ida_designation": "sanctuary", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Dark-sky sanctuary lodging candidate; telescope access and public booking workflow need verification." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 120, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.australianageofdinosaurs.com/page/35/australian-age-of-dinosaurs-onsite-stays", "https://www.australianageofdinosaurs.com/page/55/australian-age-of-dinosaurs-the-jump-up" ], "verification_note": "Verify before launch; confirm current public lodging/telescope workflow before treating as a primary hotel card.", "highlights": [ "Winton dark-sky science stay candidate at The Jump-Up Dark-Sky Sanctuary with onsite Maloney Lodge lodging", "Bortle 1", "dark sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "awasi_atacama", "name": "Awasi Atacama", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "CL", "region": "San Pedro de Atacama", "lat": -22.911, "lng": -68.199, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "11 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": "https://awasi.com/atacama/", "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "source_urls": [ "https://awasi.com/atacama/" ], "last_verified_at": "2026-05-13", "highlights": [ "Atacama lodge with private observatory tours and archeoastronomy focus", "Bortle 1", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "banyan_tree_alula", "name": "Banyan Tree AlUla", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "SA", "region": "AlUla", "lat": 26.684, "lng": 37.917, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "8 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Ashar Valley dark-sky resort with hotel astronomer and telescope programming", "Bortle 1", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "bullo_river_station", "name": "Bullo River Station", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "AU", "region": "Northern Territory", "lat": -15.623, "lng": 129.711, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Telescope stargazing is listed, but the station is on 2026 redevelopment hold." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1800, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.bulloriver.com.au/star-gazing", "https://travelweekly.com.au/bullo-river-station-partners-with-sibella-court-for-2026-refurb/" ], "verification_note": "Hold/reopen watchlist; source indicates closure throughout the 2026 season with reopening planned for May 2027.", "highlights": [ "Hold for reopening: East Kimberley outback station with telescope stargazing but closed for 2026 redevelopment", "Bortle 1", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "explora_atacama", "name": "Explora Atacama", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "CL", "region": "San Pedro de Atacama", "lat": -22.9417, "lng": -68.2517, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 16, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "16 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 770, "booking_url": "https://www.explora.com/atacama-lodge/", "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "source_urls": [ "https://www.explora.com/atacama-lodge/" ], "last_verified_at": "2026-05-13", "highlights": [ "Atacama astronomy hotel with a private observatory, Meade 16-inch telescope, and guided sessions", "Bortle 1", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "great_barrier_island", "name": "Great Barrier Island", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "NZ", "region": "Destination Cluster", "lat": -36.2, "lng": 175.4667, "ida_designation": "sanctuary", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Destination cluster paired with Good Heavens tours; specific lodging partner needed for booking-forward placement." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 300, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://goodheavens.co.nz/about-us-stargazing-on-great-barrier-island/", "https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/?p=15359" ], "verification_note": "Destination cluster; pair with island lodges/cottages rather than one single hotel card.", "highlights": [ "Aotea dark-sky sanctuary lodging route paired with Good Heavens laser, binocular, and 8-inch telescope tours", "Bortle 1", "observatory adjacent" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "hakos_astro_guest_farm", "name": "Hakos Astro Guest Farm", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "NA", "region": "Khomas", "lat": -23.236, "lng": 16.363, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "astrofarm", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 20, "count": 6, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Official Hakos source supports three observatories, platforms, and rental instruments; larger IAS instruments are member-context." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 200, "booking_url": "https://www.hakos-astrofarm.com/en/", "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.hakos-astrofarm.com/en/astronomie-auf-hakos/", "https://www.hakos-astrofarm.com/en/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as serious astrofarm; separate normal guest instruments from IAS member-only context.", "highlights": [ "Three observatories at Hakos", "Observing platforms and rental instruments", "Great Western Escarpment astronomy heritage" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "hotel_cumbres_san_pedro_de_atacama", "name": "Hotel Cumbres San Pedro de Atacama", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "CL", "region": "San Pedro de Atacama", "lat": -22.925, "lng": -68.216, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "8 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "third_party", "source_urls": [ "https://www.cumbressanpedro.com/pt/pontos-de-interesse/astronomic-tour" ], "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Atacama astronomy tour with constellation, cluster, planet, and telescope observing", "Bortle 1", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "kaikoura", "name": "Kaikōura", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "NZ", "region": "Destination Cluster", "lat": -42.3994, "lng": 173.6824, "ida_designation": "sanctuary", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Route card; guided experiences exist, but lodging partner and telescope inventory need pairing." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 300, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "darksky_official", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://kaikouradarksky.nz/", "https://kaikouradarksky.nz/enjoy-our-night-sky/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 route card; attach specific lodging partners before booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Kaikoura dark-sky sanctuary route with lodging, astrophotography, and guided night-sky experiences", "Bortle 1", "observatory adjacent" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "kiripotib_astrofarm", "name": "Kiripotib Astrofarm", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "NA", "region": "Hardap", "lat": -23.338, "lng": 17.958, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "astrofarm", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 24, "count": 6, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Official Astro Namibia source supports remote observatory and astro equipment; exact guest inventory varies by season." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": "https://www.astro-namibia.com/contact-us/", "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.astro-namibia.com/remote-observatory/", "https://www.astro-namibia.com/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as serious Namibia astrofarm; current instrument details should stay source-linked.", "highlights": [ "Remote observatory at Kiripotib", "Maintained instruments and mounts", "New-moon astrophotography fit" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "ladakh_hanle_homestays", "name": "Ladakh Hanle Homestays", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "IN", "region": "Ladakh", "lat": 32.779, "lng": 78.964, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "11 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Homestays in Hanle Dark Sky Reserve near India's high-altitude observatory", "Bortle 1", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "lake_tekapo_lodges", "name": "Lake Tekapo Lodges", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "NZ", "region": "Canterbury", "lat": -44.005, "lng": 170.477, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 18, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Lodging cluster paired with Dark Sky Project tours; not a single hotel telescope inventory." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.darkskyproject.co.nz/" ], "verification_note": "Cluster page; pair lodging with Dark Sky Project tours rather than treating as one telescope hotel.", "highlights": [ "Lake Tekapo lodging cluster paired with Dark Sky Project, Mount John, and Cowan observatory experiences", "Bortle 1", "observatory adjacent" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "lakestone_lodge", "name": "Lakestone Lodge", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "NZ", "region": "Canterbury", "lat": -44.135, "lng": 170.19, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Scheduled guided Night Sky Experience; telescope inventory is not cataloged here." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.lakestonelodge.co.nz/activities/night-sky-experience" ], "verification_note": "Launch card; source supports scheduled lodge-based night-sky tours from February to November.", "highlights": [ "Lake Pukaki boutique lodge with scheduled Night Sky Experience tours inside Aoraki Mackenzie reserve", "Bortle 1", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "lenghu_mars_camp", "name": "Lenghu Mars Camp", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "CN", "region": "Qinghai", "lat": 38.734, "lng": 93.336, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Planning/destination card only; no guest access to professional Lenghu research telescopes is implied." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-25", "source_urls": [ "https://english.cas.cn/newsroom/cas_media/202109/t20210903_282381.shtml" ], "verification_note": "Destination/camp card only; do not imply guests can access Lenghu research telescopes.", "highlights": [ "Remote Qinghai Mars-camp science destination near world-class professional observing conditions", "Bortle 1", "observatory adjacent" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "leobo_private_reserve", "name": "Leobo Private Reserve", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "ZA", "region": "Limpopo", "lat": -24.273, "lng": 27.934, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 20, "count": 2, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Official dome page lists a 20-inch Corrected Dall-Kirkham and an 8-inch Hydrogen Alpha solar scope." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "private", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 3000, "booking_url": "https://leoboprivatereserve.com/", "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://leoboprivatereserve.com/dome/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as private observatory villa; telescope inventory is property-stated.", "highlights": [ "20-inch private observatory telescope", "8-inch Hydrogen Alpha solar scope", "Exclusive-use Waterberg reserve setting" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "longitude_131", "name": "Longitude 131", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "AU", "region": "Northern Territory", "lat": -25.348, "lng": 130.989, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Luxury desert-sky stay; do not market as telescope-first without current telescope proof." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 2600, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://longitude131.com.au/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as a luxury desert-sky lodge, not a telescope-first property.", "highlights": [ "Luxury Uluru desert stay with Table 131 dining under the Milky Way and Red Centre sky interpretation", "Bortle 1", "dark sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "mt_cook_lakeside_retreat_pukaki_observatory", "name": "Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat / Pukaki Observatory", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "NZ", "region": "Canterbury", "lat": -44.115, "lng": 170.204, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 14, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Private observatory experience; source references Pukaki Observatory telescope viewing." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "private", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1800, "booking_url": "https://mtcookretreat.nz/events/", "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://mtcookretreat.nz/stargazing/", "https://www.mackenzienz.com/visit/pukaki-observatory/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card; one of New Zealand's strongest private observatory stay fits.", "highlights": [ "Private Lake Pukaki retreat with dedicated Pukaki Observatory and guided southern-sky sessions", "Bortle 1", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "nayara_alto_atacama", "name": "Nayara Alto Atacama", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "CL", "region": "San Pedro de Atacama", "lat": -22.964, "lng": -68.199, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "11 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": "https://nayaraaltoatacama.com/", "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "source_urls": [ "https://nayaraaltoatacama.com/" ], "last_verified_at": "2026-05-13", "highlights": [ "Atacama lodge with a private observatory, enlarged viewing platform, and astro-guide-led sessions", "Bortle 1", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "parador_de_el_hierro_la_palma_cottages", "name": "Parador de El Hierro / La Palma Cottages", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "ES", "region": "Canary Islands", "lat": 28.76, "lng": -17.88, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "11 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": true, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Canary Islands Starlight Reserve stays near major observatory infrastructure", "Bortle 1", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "rooisand_desert_ranch", "name": "Rooisand Desert Ranch", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "NA", "region": "Khomas", "lat": -23.3, "lng": 16.18, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 17, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Official source lists a 430 mm PlaneWave Astrograph in a 3.2 m dome." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 240, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://rooisand.com/aktivitaeten/sternenbeobachtung/", "https://rooisand.com/astronomys-2/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as Namibia observatory ranch; 430 mm PlaneWave proof is official.", "highlights": [ "430 mm PlaneWave Astrograph", "Own observatory under Gamsberg-region skies", "Guided Astro Tour for guests" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "sahara_sky_hotel", "name": "Sahara Sky Hotel", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "MA", "region": "Merzouga", "lat": 31.133, "lng": -4.031, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 3, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "computerized_mount", "notes": "Official hotel page describes GPS amateur telescopes; aperture should be verified before stronger claims." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.saharasky.net/hotel/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as astronomy hotel; keep current telescope inventory generalized until direct aperture proof is refreshed.", "highlights": [ "Private astronomy hotel in Morocco", "Rooftop observatory positioning", "Sahara fringe dark-sky access" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "sal_salis_ningaloo_reef", "name": "Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "AU", "region": "Western Australia", "lat": -22.321, "lng": 113.811, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Milky Way dining and off-grid dark-sky setting; telescope access is not claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1200, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.salsalis.com.au/experiences/stargazing/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as reef-by-day, Milky-Way-by-night dark-sky eco-luxury; no telescope claim.", "highlights": [ "Off-grid Ningaloo eco-luxury safari camp pairing reef days with uninterrupted Milky Way dinners", "Bortle 1", "dark sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "skylark_cabin", "name": "Skylark Cabin", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "NZ", "region": "Canterbury", "lat": -44.267, "lng": 170.094, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Skylight/hot-tub stargazing cabin; telescope access is not claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 520, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.skylarkcabin.co.nz/activities-mackenzie-country", "https://www.christchurchnz.com/visit/accommodation/listing/skylark-cabin-10010247" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as dark-sky cabin stay; no telescope claim.", "highlights": [ "Private Twizel luxury cabin with skylight and hot tub under Aoraki Mackenzie dark-sky reserve stars", "Bortle 1", "dark sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "skyscape", "name": "SkyScape", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "NZ", "region": "Canterbury", "lat": -44.249, "lng": 170.103, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Glass-roof stargazing architecture; telescope access is not claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 650, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.skyscape.co.nz/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as sky-architecture/glass-roof stargazing stay; no telescope claim.", "highlights": [ "Twizel off-grid glass-roof cabins built for stargazing inside Aoraki Mackenzie reserve", "Bortle 1", "dark sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "spaceobs_atacama_lodge", "name": "SpaceObs / Atacama Lodge", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "CL", "region": "San Pedro de Atacama", "lat": -22.952, "lng": -68.18, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "astrofarm", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 16, "count": 4, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "16 in maximum aperture listed or estimated for catalog preview" }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 250, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "third_party", "source_urls": [ "https://www.spaceobs.com/en/Services" ], "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "Serious amateur astronomy lodge with telescope rentals and nightly star tours", "Bortle 1", "astrofarm" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "stewart_island_rakiura_lodging_cluster", "name": "Stewart Island / Rakiura lodging cluster", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "NZ", "region": "Southland", "lat": -46.899, "lng": 168.121, "ida_designation": "sanctuary", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Destination cluster; lodging pairing and astronomy programming need verification." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 250, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.stewartisland.co.nz/" ], "verification_note": "Destination cluster; attach specific lodging partners before booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Remote Rakiura dark-sky sanctuary lodging cluster with southern-island wilderness and aurora potential", "Bortle 1", "aurora stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "tahuna_glenorchy", "name": "Tāhuna Glenorchy", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "NZ", "region": "Destination Cluster", "lat": -44.713, "lng": 168.319, "ida_designation": "sanctuary", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Destination cluster; use The Headwaters Eco Lodge for bookable lodging placement." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 300, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "darksky_official", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://darksky.org/places/tahuna-glenorchy/", "https://theheadwatersecolodge.com/glenorchy-dark-skies" ], "verification_note": "Destination route; The Headwaters is the bookable lodge card, while this remains the sanctuary cluster.", "highlights": [ "Queenstown-region dark-sky sanctuary route for guided sky experiences, aurora viewing, and Glenorchy lodging pairings", "Bortle 1", "observatory adjacent" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "te_manahuna_retreat", "name": "Te Manahuna Retreat", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "NZ", "region": "Canterbury", "lat": -44.239, "lng": 170.103, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Stargazing and astrophotography stay; telescope access is not claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 350, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-26", "source_urls": [ "https://www.mackenzienz.com/visit/te-manahuna-retreat/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as accessible dark-sky retreat; no telescope claim.", "highlights": [ "Twizel retreat inside Aoraki Mackenzie reserve positioned for stargazing and astrophotography", "Bortle 1", "dark sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "tivoli_southern_sky_guest_farm", "name": "Tivoli Southern Sky Guest Farm", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "NA", "region": "Khomas", "lat": -23.457, "lng": 18.017, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "astrofarm", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 25, "count": 10, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Official Tivoli astronomy source lists large Dobsonian and observatory equipment; inventory should be reconfirmed before booking." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.tivoli-astrofarm.de/de/astronomie/dobsons/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as Stella Pro astrofarm; verify current rental inventory before aperture-specific sales copy.", "highlights": [ "Serious Namibia astrofarm", "Large Dobsonian and observatory infrastructure", "Southern-sky amateur astronomy base" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "under_canvas_lake_powell_grand_staircase", "name": "Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "UT", "lat": 37.099, "lng": -111.886, "ida_designation": "approved_lodging", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "DarkSky Approved Lodging; verify telescope access before marketing as a telescope stay" }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "on_request", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "darksky_official", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-04", "highlights": [ "DarkSky-certified glamping near Lake Powell and Grand Staircase", "Low Light Pollution", "Verify Telescope Access" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "wolwedans_dune_lodge", "name": "Wolwedans Dune Lodge", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "NA", "region": "NamibRand", "lat": -25.105, "lng": 16.155, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Dark-sky reserve and desert sleepout evidence; no telescope inventory claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.wolwedans.com/namibrand/", "https://www.wolwedans.com/activities/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as NamibRand dark-sky lodge and sleepout; do not imply an onsite telescope program.", "highlights": [ "NamibRand International Dark Sky Reserve context", "Desert sleepout under stars", "Luxury dark-sky stay without telescope claim" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "tierra_atacama", "name": "Tierra Atacama", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "CL", "region": "San Pedro de Atacama", "lat": -22.926, "lng": -68.221, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "guided_program", "notes": "Powerful telescopes confirmed by property; aperture needs direct confirmation." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "source_urls": [ "https://tierraatacama.com/excursions/stargazing/" ], "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "verification_note": "Launch card as guided telescope stay; do not imply a permanent observatory.", "highlights": [ "Atacama lodge with powerful-telescope stargazing and expert guides", "Bortle 1", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "hacienda_los_andes", "name": "Hacienda Los Andes", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "CL", "region": "Elqui Valley", "lat": -30.254, "lng": -70.744, "ida_designation": "community", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "astrofarm", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_telescope", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Private observatory and astrophotography support confirmed; current guest aperture inventory needs direct verification." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "on_request", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 250, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "source_urls": [ "https://www.haciendadesetoiles.com/en/astronomie" ], "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "verification_note": "Launch as Stella Pro/astrofarm lodge; verify current instrument rental details before aperture-specific claims.", "highlights": [ "Elqui Valley astrofarm lodge with private observatory infrastructure", "Bortle 2", "astrofarm" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "eso_residencia_at_paranal", "name": "ESO Residencia at Paranal", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "CL", "region": "Antofagasta", "lat": -24.6263, "lng": -70.4044, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "professional_observatory", "mount": "professional_observatory", "notes": "Professional ESO residence; public overnight lodging is not available." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "private", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 0, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "official_property", "source_urls": [ "https://www.eso.org/public/about-eso/travel/paranal.html", "https://www.eso.org/public/about-eso/visitors/paranal/" ], "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "verification_note": "Planning reference only; ESO states public visitors cannot stay overnight at Paranal.", "highlights": [ "Professional observatory residence for ESO staff only", "Bortle 1", "planning reference" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "casona_distante", "name": "Casona Distante", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "CL", "region": "Elqui Valley", "lat": -30.214, "lng": -70.506, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_telescope", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Casona Distante Observatory and powerful telescope tour evidence exists; direct property schedule needs verification." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "source_urls": [ "https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/why-the-elqui-valley-is-one-of-south-americas-best-stargazing-stays", "https://www.elquiadventures.cl/en/product/08-astronomical-tour-of-the-distant-casona-observatory/" ], "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "verification_note": "Wave 2 card; verify direct property schedule before booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Elqui dark-sky lodge with Casona Distante Observatory and cultural stargazing", "Bortle 2", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "coordinates", "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "casleo_el_leoncito_visitor_accommodation", "name": "CASLEO / El Leoncito visitor accommodation", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "AR", "region": "San Juan", "lat": -31.7986, "lng": -69.2956, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 14, "count": 2, "type": "visitor_program_telescope", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Public night program uses 30 and 35 cm telescopes; 2.15 m Jorge Sahade telescope is scientific only." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 80, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "official_property", "source_urls": [ "https://casleo.conicet.gov.ar/visitas-nocturnas/" ], "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "verification_note": "Special-access planning reference; visitor lodging is limited to scheduled CASLEO packages, not normal hotel inventory.", "highlights": [ "Professional observatory visitor program with limited one-night accommodation packages", "Bortle 1", "planning reference" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "domos_del_silencio", "name": "Domos del Silencio", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "AR", "region": "San Juan", "lat": -31.643, "lng": -69.476, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none_verified", "notes": "Starlight lodging and night-photography positioning confirmed; telescope equipment not claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 220, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "source_urls": [ "https://en.fundacionstarlight.org/noticias/news/263-domos-del-silencio-new-starlight-lodging-in-argentina.html", "https://sanjuan.tur.ar/alojamiento/2876-domos-del-silencio" ], "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "verification_note": "Launch card as Starlight lodging; do not market as telescope-first without current equipment proof.", "highlights": [ "Starlight-certified dome lodge with low-light design for night-sky observation", "Bortle 2", "dark-sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "coordinates", "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "puesto_pavon", "name": "Puesto Pavón", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "AR", "region": "Cordoba", "lat": -30.875, "lng": -64.512, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none_verified", "notes": "Starlight mountain refuge evidence supports dark-sky observation, not a verified telescope program." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 100, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "source_urls": [ "https://fundacionstarlight.org/noticias/noticias/241-refugio-de-puesto-pavon-primer-alojamiento-starlight-de-argentina.html" ], "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "verification_note": "Wave 2 rustic refuge; verify current booking path and guest astronomy setup before promotion.", "highlights": [ "Argentina's first Starlight-certified mountain refuge", "Bortle 3", "dark-sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "coordinates", "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "pousada_verbicaro", "name": "Pousada Verbicaro", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "BR", "region": "Rio de Janeiro", "lat": -21.753, "lng": -41.327, "ida_designation": "approved_lodging", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "guided_program", "notes": "DarkSky evidence confirms onsite telescope access and laser-guided constellation tours; aperture unspecified." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 150, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "darksky_official", "source_urls": [ "https://darksky.org/places/under-canvas-lake-powell-grand-staircase-3/" ], "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "verification_note": "Launch card as Brazil DarkSky Approved Lodging; telescope aperture remains unspecified.", "highlights": [ "DarkSky Approved Lodging with guided night-sky sessions and onsite telescope access", "Bortle 3", "dark-sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "hotel_las_islas", "name": "Hotel Las Islas", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "CO", "region": "Bolivar", "lat": 10.17, "lng": -75.646, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "celestron_cgx_l", "notes": "Astrotour page references a Celestron CGX-L telescope setup; aperture unspecified." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 500, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "source_urls": [ "https://www.lasislas.com.co/astrotour" ], "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "verification_note": "Launch card as guided telescope resort; CGX-L is a mount reference, so keep aperture unspecified.", "highlights": [ "Caribbean island resort Astrotour with Celestron CGX-L telescope sessions", "Bortle 3", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "coordinates", "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "luna_salada_hotel_de_sal", "name": "Luna Salada Hotel de Sal", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "BO", "region": "Potosi", "lat": -20.301, "lng": -66.981, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none_verified", "notes": "Landscape-first salt-flat dark-sky stay; telescope and guided astronomy are not claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 220, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "source_urls": [ "https://www.lunasaladahotel.com.bo/" ], "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "verification_note": "Launch card as dark-sky salt-flat stay; do not claim telescope or guided astronomy programming.", "highlights": [ "Salar de Uyuni salt-flat dark-sky hotel with landscape-first stargazing potential", "Bortle 1", "dark-sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "coordinates", "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "explora_uyuni_jirira_lodge", "name": "Explora Uyuni / Jirira Lodge", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "BO", "region": "Potosi", "lat": -19.847, "lng": -67.696, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none_verified", "notes": "Remote high-altitude lodge and salt-flat landscape card; telescope program not verified." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1200, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "source_urls": [ "https://www.explora.com/uyuni-lodge/", "https://www.explora.com/explorations/jirira/" ], "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "verification_note": "Wave 2 remote-sky card; keep as landscape and itinerary lodging until astronomy programming is verified.", "highlights": [ "Remote six-room Jirira lodge at Tunupa Volcano with Uyuni salt-flat night skies", "Bortle 1", "dark-sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "coordinates", "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "casa_andina_premium_sacred_valley", "name": "Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "PE", "region": "Cusco", "lat": -13.257, "lng": -72.2, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_telescope", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Planetarium and observatory positioning is supported; current telescope operations need direct verification." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 240, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "source_urls": [ "https://www.casa-andina.com/es/destinos/valle-sagrado/hoteles/casa-andina-premium-valle-sagrado", "https://blog.casa-andina.com/casa-andina-valle-sagrado-5-actividades-que-te-enamoraran/" ], "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "verification_note": "Wave 2; verify current planetarium/observatory operations directly before launch promotion.", "highlights": [ "Sacred Valley hotel with planetarium and observatory positioning for Inca astronomy context", "Bortle 3", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "coordinates", "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "galapagos_safari_camp", "name": "Galápagos Safari Camp", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "EC", "region": "Santa Cruz Island", "lat": -0.696, "lng": -90.34, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none_verified", "notes": "Official evidence supports astrophotography and low light pollution, not formal guided stargazing." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "source_urls": [ "https://www.galapagossafaricamp.com/galapagos-safari-experiences/astrophotography-galapagos-islands/" ], "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "verification_note": "Wave 2 dark-sky island card; position as astrophotography base, not a guided telescope stay.", "highlights": [ "Galapagos tented safari camp with official astrophotography guidance and low light pollution", "Bortle 3", "dark-sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "coordinates", "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "hotel_isla_mucura", "name": "Hotel Isla Múcura", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "CO", "region": "San Bernardo Islands", "lat": 9.787, "lng": -75.862, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none_verified", "notes": "Official stargazing positioning exists; telescope equipment is not verified." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "source_urls": [ "https://hotelislamucura.com/en/stargazing-on-mucura-island/" ], "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "verification_note": "Wave 2 island stay; do not call it a telescope hotel unless equipment is confirmed.", "highlights": [ "Dark-sky island hotel on Isla Múcura with stargazing positioning", "Bortle 3", "dark-sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "coordinates", "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "one_nature_nyaruswiga", "name": "One Nature Nyaruswiga", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "TZ", "region": "Serengeti", "lat": -2.375, "lng": 34.798, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "guided_mount", "notes": "Official Astral Observatory page confirms a cutting-edge telescope; aperture is not property-stated." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1, 2 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 2200, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://onenaturehotels.com/nyaruswiga/facilities/astral-observatory/", "https://onenaturehotels.com/blog/astral-observatory-in-the-serengeti-tanzania/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as Serengeti observatory lodge; aperture remains unstated in official copy.", "highlights": [ "Astral Observatory at a Serengeti lodge", "Official telescope-backed sky viewing", "Equatorial safari astronomy positioning" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "samburu_sopa_lodge", "name": "Samburu Sopa Lodge", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "KE", "region": "Samburu", "lat": 0.558, "lng": 37.535, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 2, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "guided_mount", "notes": "Official Sopa room FAQ confirms powerful telescopes and binoculars; aperture is not property-stated." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1, 2 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 260, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.sopalodges.com/samburu-sopa-lodge/rooms", "https://www.sopalodges.com/news-and-information/newsletters/september-2025/samburu-sopa-lodge-planetarium-officially-launches" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as Kenya astro-tourism lodge; current official pages support planetarium and guided telescope sessions.", "highlights": [ "Powerful telescopes and binoculars", "Planetarium sessions at Samburu Sopa", "Cultural astronomy and laser-guided storytelling" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "tswalu_kalahari", "name": "Tswalu Kalahari", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "ZA", "region": "Northern Cape", "lat": -27.227, "lng": 22.481, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guided_program", "mount": "guided", "notes": "Official materials support guided stargazing and Malori sleep-out; telescope details stay generalized." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "on_request", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 2300, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://tswalu.com/", "https://tswalu.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TSW_GUEST_INFORMATION_GUIDE_20260217.pdf" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as guided Kalahari sky safari and sleep-out; keep telescope aperture unspecified.", "highlights": [ "Malori sleep-out under Kalahari stars", "Guided stargazing positioning", "Remote Southern Kalahari reserve" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "lepogo_lodges_lapalala_wilderness", "name": "Lepogo Lodges / Lapalala Wilderness", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "ZA", "region": "Limpopo", "lat": -23.846, "lng": 28.291, "ida_designation": "park", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "DarkSky and property sources support guided stargazing and sleepouts; no guest telescope inventory claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1800, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://darksky.org/places/lapalala-wilderness-nature-reserve/", "https://www.lapalala.com/", "https://lepogolodges.com/our-story/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as DarkSky Park safari lodge; pair lodge claims with Lapalala's certified park evidence.", "highlights": [ "South Africa's first International Dark Sky Park", "Lepogo Noka Camp and Melote House lodging", "Guided stargazing and sleepout context" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "kagga_kamma_eco_lodge_and_spa", "name": "Kagga Kamma Eco Lodge & Spa", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "ZA", "region": "Cederberg", "lat": -32.747, "lng": 19.562, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "astrofarm", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 4, "type": "remote_observatory", "mount": "remote_piers", "notes": "Official remote-observatory source supports hosted telescope infrastructure; guest use terms need confirmation." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 380, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://kaggakamma.co.za/astropark/", "https://kaggakamma.co.za/astropark/why-choose-kkro/" ], "verification_note": "Verify guest-facing telescope access before stronger promotion; current proof is strongest for remote observatory hosting.", "highlights": [ "Remote observatory inside Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve", "Bortle 1 astrophotography positioning", "Cederberg launch-visible verify card" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "kwessi_dunes", "name": "Kwessi Dunes", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "NA", "region": "NamibRand", "lat": -25.172, "lng": 16.239, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Sky-room architecture is verified; telescope program is not claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1100, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://naturalselection.travel/camps/kwessi-dunes/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as sky-room dark-sky lodge; keep telescope claims out until sourced.", "highlights": [ "Open-roof star-gazer room", "NamibRand dark-sky setting", "Sleep-under-stars architecture" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "little_kulala", "name": "Little Kulala", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "NA", "region": "Sossusvlei", "lat": -24.656, "lng": 15.815, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Official Wilderness source supports Star Beds; no telescope program claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1500, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.wildernessdestinations.com/africa/namibia/sossusvlei/little-kulala" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as Sossusvlei Star Bed lodge; do not market as a telescope stay.", "highlights": [ "Private Star Bed on each chalet deck", "Sossusvlei desert darkness", "Luxury sky-architecture stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "namib_dune_star_camp", "name": "Namib Dune Star Camp", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "NA", "region": "Namib Desert", "lat": -24.0986, "lng": 15.8686, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Official Gondwana source supports roll-out beds and starlit skies; no telescope claim." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 210, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://gondwana-collection.com/accommodation/namib-dune-star-camp" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as roll-out-bed desert camp; keep it architecture-led rather than telescope-led.", "highlights": [ "Beds wheel onto private decks", "Bright starlit Namibian sky", "One-night desert sleep-under-stars experience" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "xaus_lodge", "name": "!Xaus Lodge", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "ZA", "region": "Kgalagadi", "lat": -26.226, "lng": 20.782, "ida_designation": "sanctuary", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Official lodge and DarkSky sources support sanctuary stargazing; telescope use should be verified before claiming equipment." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 320, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://xauslodge.co.za/experiences/dark-skies/", "https://darksky.org/places/aehai-kalahari-heritage-park-dark-sky-sanctuary/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as DarkSky Sanctuary lodge; preserve cultural and darkness protection context.", "highlights": [ "International Dark Sky Sanctuary lodge", "Kgalagadi cultural astronomy context", "Minimal-light community-owned operation" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "chikunto_safari_lodge", "name": "Chikunto Safari Lodge", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "ZM", "region": "South Luangwa", "lat": -13.0413, "lng": 31.8731, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Tourism source states private telescope; official property source confirms sleep-out and stargazing platform." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "private", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 620, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.chikunto.com/", "https://www.zambiatourism.com/chikunto-safari-lodges-new-6-meter-high-stargazing-and-sleep-out-platform/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as sleep-out platform with telescope evidence; verify current suite availability before booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Six-meter sleep-out and stargazing platform", "Private-telescope evidence attached", "South Luangwa safari sky card" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "victoria_falls_river_lodge_starbed_treehouse", "name": "Victoria Falls River Lodge Starbed Treehouse", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "ZW", "region": "Victoria Falls", "lat": -17.878, "lng": 25.811, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Official rate page lists a private rooftop sitting area with telescope for stargazing." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "private", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1800, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://victoriafallsriverlodge.com/rates-2025/", "https://victoriafallsriverlodge.com/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as starbed treehouse with telescope; verify current rate-sheet year before booking placement.", "highlights": [ "Starbed Treehouse suite", "Rooftop sitting area with telescope", "Zambezi National Park setting" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "xigera_safari_lodge", "name": "Xigera Safari Lodge", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "BW", "region": "Okavango Delta", "lat": -19.41, "lng": 22.79, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "guided_program", "mount": "guided", "notes": "Official Xigera source supports guide-led stargazing with laser pointers; no telescope inventory claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 2400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.xigera.com/experiences/stargazing/", "https://xigera.com/lodge" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as guided luxury stargazing lodge; keep telescope inventory empty.", "highlights": [ "Guided stargazing at the lodge", "Laser-pointer sky interpretation", "Okavango Delta dark-sky setting" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "loisaba_star_beds", "name": "Loisaba Star Beds", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "KE", "region": "Laikipia", "lat": 0.585, "lng": 36.813, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Star-bed architecture is verified; no telescope program claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1, 2 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 780, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://loisaba.com/star-beds/", "https://www.uyaphi.com/kenya/lodges/laikipia/elewana-loisaba-star-beds" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as star-bed stay; do not conflate with Loisaba Tented Camp telescope programming.", "highlights": [ "Raised open-air star beds", "Laikipia equatorial sky access", "Classic sleep-under-stars safari product" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "four_seasons_safari_lodge_serengeti", "name": "Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "TZ", "region": "Serengeti", "lat": -2.362, "lng": 34.748, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "guided_program", "mount": "guided", "notes": "Official Four Seasons press supports guided stargazing; telescope details are not stated." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1, 2 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 2100, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://press.fourseasons.com/serengeti/hotel-news/2024/stargazing-experience/", "https://www.fourseasons.com/serengeti/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as guided Serengeti stargazing; do not imply an observatory or telescope inventory.", "highlights": [ "Discovery Centre stargazing experience", "Guided by Maasai and park rangers", "Serengeti luxury safari base" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "ol_jogi_plus_travelling_telescope", "name": "Ol Jogi + Travelling Telescope", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "KE", "region": "Laikipia", "lat": 0.178, "lng": 37.016, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "computerized_mount", "notes": "Property activity page references the Travelling Telescope and a powerful computerized telescope; package terms need confirmation." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "on_request", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1, 2 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 2600, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://wetu.com/iBrochure/en/Information/36059/ol_jogi_wildlife_conservancy/Activities", "https://www.travellingtelescope.co.uk/" ], "verification_note": "Verify package terms and guest eligibility before booking-forward placement; source supports extra-activity Star Safari.", "highlights": [ "Travelling Telescope Star Safari", "Professional astronomer-led private activity", "Laikipia conservancy sky route" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "four_seasons_resort_seychelles_at_desroches_island", "name": "Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "SC", "region": "Desroches Island", "lat": -5.686, "lng": 53.655, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 2, "type": "smart_telescope", "mount": "guided_mount", "notes": "Official Four Seasons press supports Vespera telescopes and Celestron binoculars; aperture not relevant." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "private", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1800, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://press.fourseasons.com/seychellesdesroches/trending-now/stargazing-experiences/", "https://www.fourseasons.com/seychellesdesroches/" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as island guided telescope stay; use Vespera/Celestron wording from official source.", "highlights": [ "Private stargazing sessions", "Vespera telescopes linked to iPads", "Remote Desroches Island darkness" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "heritage_resorts_mauritius", "name": "Heritage Resorts Mauritius", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "MU", "region": "Bel Ombre", "lat": -20.506, "lng": 57.41, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Official Heritage source supports high-powered telescope and expert-guided stargazing." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "private", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://heritageresorts.mu/index.php/plan-stay-mauritius/celestial-stargazing" ], "verification_note": "Launch card as guided telescope dinner experience; beach/resort light context keeps the Bortle estimate cautious.", "highlights": [ "Celestial Stargazing signature experience", "High-powered telescope with expert guide", "Private beach dinner under the southern sky" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "kaingo_camp_elephant_hide_star_bed", "name": "Kaingo Camp / Elephant Hide Star Bed", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "ZM", "region": "South Luangwa", "lat": -13.099, "lng": 31.771, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Official Shenton source supports star-bed sleepout; no telescope program claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.shentonsafaris.com/camps/kaingo/elephant-hide-starbed/", "https://www.shentonsafaris.com/camps/kaingo/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 card as star-bed sleepout for Kaingo guests; no telescope claim.", "highlights": [ "Elephant Hide Star Bed", "Exclusive to Kaingo Camp guests", "South Luangwa sleep-under-stars platform" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "asilia_olakira_migration_camp", "name": "Asilia Olakira Migration Camp", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "TZ", "region": "Serengeti", "lat": -2.31, "lng": 34.85, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Official Asilia source supports stargazing tents; no telescope inventory claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 1, 2, 3 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 950, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.asiliaafrica.com/camps-lodges/olakira-migration-camp/" ], "verification_note": "Concrete Asilia row for the requested fly-camp/stargazing-tent concept; position as sky-architecture, not telescope programming.", "highlights": [ "Stargazing tent design", "270-degree views from bed", "Mobile Serengeti migration-camp context" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "atlasskies_oukaimeden_observatory_route", "name": "AtlasSkies / Oukaimeden Observatory route", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "MA", "region": "High Atlas", "lat": 31.206, "lng": -7.86, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "professional_nearby", "mount": "none", "notes": "Observatory-adjacent route; do not present research or remote-hosted telescopes as hotel guest inventory." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://atlaskies.com/", "https://atlasdarksky.com/presentation/" ], "verification_note": "Route cluster, not a normal hotel card; pair Atlas observatory access with specific lodging before promotion.", "highlights": [ "Bortle 1 High Atlas observatory route", "Remote astronomy and Oukaimeden context", "Planning reference for Morocco collection" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory" ] }, { "id": "sutherland_salt_destination_cluster", "name": "Sutherland / SALT destination cluster", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "ZA", "region": "Northern Cape", "lat": -32.379, "lng": 20.811, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 16, "count": 2, "type": "visitor_telescope", "mount": "guided_mount", "notes": "Tourism and SAAO sources support visitor stargazing; SALT itself is not public nighttime telescope access." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.saao.ac.za/visit-sutherland/", "https://www.saao.ac.za/explore/our-telescopes/", "https://www.southafrica.net/gl/en/travel/article/the-southern-african-large-telescope" ], "verification_note": "Destination cluster; use SAAO visitor stargazing, not SALT research-telescope access, and pair with lodging separately.", "highlights": [ "SAAO Sutherland visitor stargazing", "SALT daytime science-tour anchor", "Karoo dark-sky destination cluster" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "hyatt_regency_maui_resort_spa_tour_of_the_stars", "name": "Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa - Tour of the Stars", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "HI", "lat": 20.914, "lng": -156.693, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 16, "count": 3, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Rooftop Tour of the Stars program with 8-inch, 12-inch, and 16-inch reflector telescopes." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "nightly", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 800, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/oggwm-hyatt-regency-maui-resort-and-spa/activities" ], "verification_note": "Promoted from native-only to public catalog under the existing canonical Tour of the Stars suffix.", "highlights": [ "Rooftop astronomy hotel program", "Three telescope sizes with 16-inch maximum aperture", "Nightly Maui resort sessions" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "enchantment_resort", "name": "Enchantment Resort", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "AZ", "lat": 34.907, "lng": -111.836, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Expert astronomer-led Sedona stargazing with powerful telescopes; aperture not published in attached source." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 850, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.enchantmentresort.com/experiences/stargazing/" ], "verification_note": "Promoted from native-only to public catalog as a guided Sedona telescope resort.", "highlights": [ "Expert astronomer-led Sedona stargazing", "Private telescope viewing option", "Strong Arizona regional cluster card" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "mii_amo", "name": "Mii amo", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "AZ", "lat": 34.909, "lng": -111.826, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Complimentary and private stargazing experiences with resort astronomer; telescope details need direct verification." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1300, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://miiamo.com/explore/activities/" ], "verification_note": "New U.S. public row from the pasted priority list; treat as wellness-guided sky stay, not an observatory hotel.", "highlights": [ "Sedona wellness retreat with resort astronomer programming", "Complimentary and private stargazing formats", "Pairs naturally with Enchantment Resort cluster" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "the_ritz_carlton_dove_mountain", "name": "The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "AZ", "lat": 32.472, "lng": -111.088, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Under the Sonoran Sky uses high-powered telescopes and guide-led interpretation; aperture not published." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/tusrt-the-ritz-carlton-dove-mountain/experiences/" ], "verification_note": "Promoted from native-only to public catalog as a Sonoran Desert guided telescope resort.", "highlights": [ "Under the Sonoran Sky guided experience", "High-powered telescope wording from property source", "Tucson-area dark-sky resort route" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "four_seasons_resort_scottsdale_at_troon_north", "name": "Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "AZ", "lat": 33.731, "lng": -111.855, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Stargazing and Smores pairs an expert astronomer, telescope, and live projected images; aperture not stated." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.fourseasons.com/scottsdale/experiences/all-experiences/stargazing-and-smores/" ], "verification_note": "Promoted from native-only to public catalog as a guided Scottsdale telescope resort.", "highlights": [ "Expert astronomer-led Stargazing and Smores", "Telescope with live projected images", "Arizona luxury resort cluster card" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "castle_hot_springs", "name": "Castle Hot Springs", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "AZ", "lat": 33.982, "lng": -112.361, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Guided astronomer events include telescope presentations; current recurring schedule needs verification." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "seasonal", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1200, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.castlehotsprings.com/events/2026-guided-astrology-gathering/" ], "verification_note": "Launch-visible hot-springs sky stay; verify the current astronomy event cadence before stronger placement.", "highlights": [ "Secluded Arizona canyon hot-springs resort", "Guided telescope event evidence", "Dark desert route candidate" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "boulders_resort_spa_scottsdale", "name": "Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "AZ", "lat": 33.8, "lng": -111.923, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Professional astronomer stargazing offer; confirm current telescope inventory and dates." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "on_request", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 650, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.theboulders.com/offers/star-gazing/" ], "verification_note": "New public row from pasted Arizona cluster; keep as guided stargazing, not a permanent observatory claim.", "highlights": [ "Professional astronomer resort stargazing", "Scottsdale desert setting", "Arizona guided-sky cluster fit" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming", "bortle" ] }, { "id": "the_wilde_resort_spa", "name": "The Wilde Resort & Spa", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "AZ", "lat": 34.862, "lng": -111.794, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Rooftop guided stargazing with a local astronomer and handcrafted telescope; aperture not published." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 450, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.thewilderesort.com/adventures/stargazing" ], "verification_note": "New public row from pasted Sedona cluster; current source supports guided rooftop telescope nights.", "highlights": [ "Rooftop guided Sedona stargazing", "Local astronomer-led telescope sessions", "Lower-barrier guided sky resort card" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "the_lodge_at_blue_sky", "name": "The Lodge at Blue Sky", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "UT", "lat": 40.845, "lng": -111.405, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Guided stargazing through a high-powered telescope; aperture not published." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1500, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://aubergeresorts.com/bluesky/experiences/stargazing/" ], "verification_note": "Promoted from native-only to public catalog; pasted Auberge suffix is retained in evidence context.", "highlights": [ "High-powered telescope stargazing", "Luxury Wanship/Park City ranch setting", "Guided dinner-and-sky stay fit" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "the_oasis_at_death_valley", "name": "The Oasis at Death Valley", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "CA", "lat": 36.457, "lng": -116.867, "ida_designation": "park", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Death Valley lodging anchor inside a Gold Tier dark-sky park; telescope/star-party access is event dependent." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "seasonal", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 450, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.oasisatdeathvalley.com/plan/events/stargazing/", "https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/night-sky.htm" ], "verification_note": "Promoted from native-only to public catalog as a dark-sky national-park lodge, not a telescope hotel.", "highlights": [ "Death Valley National Park dark-sky lodging anchor", "Seasonal stargazing/star-party context", "Bortle 1 desert-sky route" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "skyview_hotel", "name": "Skyview Hotel", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "UT", "lat": 38.299, "lng": -111.419, "ida_designation": "community", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Design-forward Torrey dark-sky stay with rooftop terrace; telescope program needs verification." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 350, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.skyviewtorrey.com/", "https://darksky.org/places/torrey-dark-sky-community/" ], "verification_note": "Promoted from native-only to public catalog as a dark-sky design hotel; keep telescope claims out until sourced.", "highlights": [ "Torrey dark-sky community hotel", "Rooftop terrace and Capitol Reef route", "Design hotel rather than observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "basecamp_terlingua", "name": "Basecamp Terlingua", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "TX", "lat": 29.321, "lng": -103.611, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Bubble rooms are marketed for sleeping under stars near Big Bend; no telescope claim." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 350, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://basecampterlingua.com/bubbles/" ], "verification_note": "New public row as a Big Bend sky-architecture stay; keep it distinct from observatory or telescope hotels.", "highlights": [ "Terlingua bubble rooms built around night-sky viewing", "Greater Big Bend dark-sky route", "Sky architecture stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "canyon_of_the_eagles_resort_eagle_eye_observatory", "name": "Canyon of the Eagles Resort + Eagle Eye Observatory", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "TX", "lat": 30.858, "lng": -98.415, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 16, "count": 2, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Eagle Eye Observatory sources list 16-inch and 12.5-inch telescopes; official resort notices require current reopening verification." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 300, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.canyonoftheeagles.com/attractions/", "https://austinastro.org/outreach/eagle-eye-observatory/" ], "verification_note": "Do not top-tier launch until the observatory/events reopening status is verified; source set includes closure-sensitive official resort context.", "highlights": [ "Resort tied to Eagle Eye Observatory", "16-inch and 12.5-inch telescope evidence", "Verify current public observing status before promotion" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd", "programming", "bortle" ] }, { "id": "marathon_motel_rv_park_marathon_skypark", "name": "Marathon Motel & RV Park / Marathon Skypark", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "US", "region": "TX", "lat": 30.207, "lng": -103.244, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 2, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Marathon Skypark sources describe large observatory-grade reflectors and large binoculars near Marathon Motel." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://visitmarathontexas.com/marathon-skypark/", "https://bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/marathon-skypark" ], "verification_note": "New public row as a Stella Pro observatory-adjacent stay; verify current guest access and event schedule before booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Marathon Skypark observatory route", "Large observatory-grade reflector context", "Big Bend dark-sky reserve anchor" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "borealis_basecamp", "name": "Borealis Basecamp", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "AK", "lat": 65.003, "lng": -147.502, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Aurora architecture stay; no telescope program claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 650, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.borealisbasecamp.net/" ], "verification_note": "Promoted from native-only to public catalog as Aurora Stays, not an observatory hotel.", "highlights": [ "Clear-ceiling igloos designed for aurora viewing", "Aurora wake-up call positioning", "Strong Alaska sky-architecture card" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "yavapai_lodge", "name": "Yavapai Lodge", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "AZ", "lat": 36.054, "lng": -112.139, "ida_designation": "park", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Grand Canyon lodging anchor; stargazing packages/events should be verified before telescope claims." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "seasonal", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 280, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.visitgrandcanyon.com/places-to-stay/yavapai-lodge/", "https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/night-skies.htm" ], "verification_note": "New public row as a Grand Canyon dark-sky park lodge; do not imply onsite telescope inventory.", "highlights": [ "Grand Canyon Village lodging anchor", "International Dark Sky Park route context", "Seasonal stargazing package/event candidate" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "keweenaw_mountain_lodge", "name": "Keweenaw Mountain Lodge", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "MI", "lat": 47.469, "lng": -87.893, "ida_designation": "park", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Headquarters lodge for Keweenaw Dark Sky Park; telescope access should be verified separately." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 260, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://keweenawmountainlodge.com/stargazing/", "https://darksky.org/places/keweenaw-dark-sky-park/" ], "verification_note": "New public row distinct from the existing Keweenaw Dark Sky Park site; positioned as park lodge, not telescope hotel.", "highlights": [ "Dark Sky Park headquarters lodge", "Upper Peninsula remote-sky route", "Strong Midwest dark-sky lodging card" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "inns_of_aurora", "name": "Inns of Aurora", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "NY", "lat": 42.754, "lng": -76.703, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Guest telescope borrowing with self-directed observing guides; aperture not published." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 350, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://innsofaurora.com/activity/stargazing/" ], "verification_note": "Promoted from native-only to public catalog as a self-guided telescope stay.", "highlights": [ "Guest telescope borrowing", "Self-guided stargazing guides", "Finger Lakes sky stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "bortle" ] }, { "id": "omni_mount_washington_resort_spa_mountains_of_stars", "name": "Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa - Mountains of Stars", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "NH", "lat": 44.258, "lng": -71.44, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Seasonal Mountains of Stars astrotourism series; current telescope inventory and dates should be checked." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "seasonal", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 550, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/bretton-woods-mount-washington/things-to-do/resort-activities/mountains-of-stars" ], "verification_note": "Promoted from native-only to public catalog under the existing canonical Mountains of Stars suffix.", "highlights": [ "Seasonal White Mountains astronomy series", "Astrophysicist-led programming context", "East Coast mountain resort sky card" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "cataloochee_ranch", "name": "Cataloochee Ranch", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "NC", "lat": 35.564, "lng": -83.091, "ida_designation": "approved_lodging", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "DarkSky Approved Lodging in the Smokies; telescope access is not assumed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 450, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "darksky_official", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://darksky.org/places/cataloochee-ranch/", "https://cataloocheeranch.com/" ], "verification_note": "Promoted from native-only to public catalog as East Coast DarkSky Approved Lodging.", "highlights": [ "DarkSky Approved Smokies ranch", "East Coast dark-sky luxury route", "Certified lodging, not telescope-first" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "the_swag", "name": "The Swag", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "NC", "lat": 35.565, "lng": -83.103, "ida_designation": "approved_lodging", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "DarkSky Approved Lodging near Great Smoky Mountains National Park; telescope access is not assumed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "darksky_official", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://darksky.org/places/the-swag/", "https://www.theswag.com/" ], "verification_note": "Promoted from native-only to public catalog as luxury DarkSky Approved Lodging.", "highlights": [ "Luxury DarkSky Approved mountain lodge", "Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park", "East Coast dark-sky lodge card" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "trinchera_ranch", "name": "Trinchera Ranch", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "CO", "lat": 37.333, "lng": -105.312, "ida_designation": "approved_lodging", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "DarkSky Approved Lodging ranch with stargazing platform; telescope access is not assumed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "darksky_official", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://darksky.org/places/trinchera-ranch/", "https://trincheraranch.com/field-notes/darkness-preserved-trinchera-is-now-a-darksky-lodging-destination" ], "verification_note": "Promoted from native-only to public catalog as Colorado DarkSky Approved ranch lodging.", "highlights": [ "Remote Colorado ranch DarkSky Approved Lodging", "Stargazing platform context", "Darkness-protection row, not telescope hotel" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "diamond_mountain_retreat_center", "name": "Diamond Mountain Retreat Center", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "AZ", "lat": 31.956, "lng": -109.062, "ida_designation": "approved_lodging", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "DarkSky Approved Lodging retreat in rural Arizona; telescope access is not assumed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "darksky_official", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://darksky.org/places/diamond-mountain-retreat-center/", "https://www.diamondmountain.org/" ], "verification_note": "Promoted from native-only to public catalog as retreat-category DarkSky Approved Lodging.", "highlights": [ "Rural Arizona DarkSky Approved retreat", "Retreat stay rather than resort hotel", "Milky Way viewing route" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "casitas_de_gila_guesthouses", "name": "Casitas de Gila Guesthouses", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "NM", "lat": 32.956, "lng": -108.556, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "byo_telescope", "mount": "guest_supplied", "notes": "BYO telescope stay with concrete observing pads, power, Wi-Fi, and dedicated astronomy area." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 220, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.casitasdegila.com/astronomy.html" ], "verification_note": "New Stella Pro/BYO telescope public row; classify as serious observing support, not a staffed observatory hotel.", "highlights": [ "Bortle Class 1 astronomy guesthouse positioning", "Concrete observing pads with power and Wi-Fi", "BYO telescope Stella Pro fit" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "clear_sky_resorts_grand_canyon", "name": "Clear Sky Resorts Grand Canyon", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "AZ", "lat": 35.675, "lng": -112.128, "ida_designation": "park", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Glass sky dome stay near Grand Canyon; telescope programming needs separate verification." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 450, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://grandcanyon.clearskyresorts.com/" ], "verification_note": "New public row as sky-dome/dark-sky glamping; keep it architecture-led unless current telescope programming is proven.", "highlights": [ "Grand Canyon sky dome stay", "Glass-dome architecture for night-sky viewing", "Dark-sky glamping route" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "clear_sky_resorts_bryce_canyon", "name": "Clear Sky Resorts Bryce Canyon", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "UT", "lat": 37.571, "lng": -112.061, "ida_designation": "park", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Glass sky dome stay near Bryce Canyon; telescope programming needs separate verification." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 450, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://brycecanyon.clearskyresorts.com/" ], "verification_note": "Promoted from native-only to public catalog as glass-dome/dark-sky glamping, not an observatory hotel.", "highlights": [ "Bryce Canyon glass sky dome stay", "Bed-to-sky architecture", "Dark-sky glamping route" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "skye_texas_hill_country_resort", "name": "SKYE Texas Hill Country Resort", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "TX", "lat": 30.257, "lng": -98.872, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Star Party Experience is led by a local astronomy expert; telescope details and cadence need verification." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 450, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://skyetexashillcountry.com/texas-dark-sky-resort/" ], "verification_note": "Verify before top-tier launch: source supports Star Party positioning, but current schedule and equipment should be checked.", "highlights": [ "Texas Hill Country Star Party Experience", "Local astronomy expert positioning", "Verify schedule before promotion" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming", "bortle" ] }, { "id": "angel_fire_resort", "name": "Angel Fire Resort", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "NM", "lat": 36.393, "lng": -105.285, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Resort stargazing/event route; telescope access and frequency need current verification." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 300, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.angelfireresort.com/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 row: verify current stargazing frequency and telescope access before launch placement.", "highlights": [ "Northern New Mexico resort dark-sky route", "Family star-party style candidate", "Needs current program proof" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming", "bortle" ] }, { "id": "devil_s_thumb_ranch_resort_spa", "name": "Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "CO", "lat": 39.993, "lng": -105.845, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Mountain ranch stargazing/event candidate; current astronomy schedule needs verification." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 650, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.devilsthumbranch.com/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 row: verify current astronomy/star-party schedule before stronger promotion.", "highlights": [ "Colorado mountain ranch sky candidate", "Verify current astronomy event cadence", "Dark-sky lodge route rather than telescope hotel" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming", "bortle" ] }, { "id": "mcdonald_observatory_astronomers_lodge", "name": "McDonald Observatory Astronomers Lodge", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "US", "region": "TX", "lat": 30.681, "lng": -104.022, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Professional observatory lodging reference; public telescope access occurs through McDonald visitor programs, not hotel inventory." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 0, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://mcdonaldobservatory.org/research/astronomers-lodge", "https://mcdonaldobservatory.org/visitors/programs" ], "verification_note": "Planning reference only: Astronomers Lodge is primarily official-business lodging and should not appear as a normal public hotel card.", "highlights": [ "Professional observatory lodging reference", "McDonald visitor programs are the public-facing astronomy path", "Not a normal bookable Stella hotel" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "pic_du_midi_night_at_the_top", "name": "Pic du Midi Night at the Top", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "FR", "region": "French Pyrenees", "lat": 42.9372, "lng": 0.1425, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "professional_observatory_special_access", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 16, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Professional observatory experience with public telescope viewing; not a standard hotel telescope claim." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 500, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.picdumidi.com/en/", "https://www.picdumidi.com/en/pic-du-midi/night-at-the-summit" ], "verification_note": "Professional observatory planning reference; keep visible for Stella but do not present as a normal public hotel card.", "highlights": [ "Professional observatory overnight above the Pyrenees", "Limited summit availability and dome visits", "Planning reference, not ordinary lodging" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "alpinhotel_pacheiner", "name": "Alpinhotel Pacheiner", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "AT", "region": "Carinthia", "lat": 46.685, "lng": 13.907, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 17, "count": 1, "type": "astrograph", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Hotel observatory references a 42.5 cm mirror astrograph; verify current guest-session cadence before booking-forward placement." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 320, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.pacheiner.at/en/" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch card; official property source should be treated as current evidence for the hotel-observatory claim, with schedule details still review-forward.", "highlights": [ "Alpine hotel observatory at about 1,900 m", "42.5 cm astrograph evidence retained conservatively", "Austrian observatory-hotel launch row" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "hotel_interski", "name": "Hotel Interski", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "IT", "region": "Val Gardena", "lat": 46.556, "lng": 11.72, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 12, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "remote_controlled", "notes": "Hotel-owned observatory and remote-control claim; keep equipment detail conservative until current spec is checked." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 360, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.interski.it/en/" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch card; classify as hotel observatory but keep remote-control details review-forward.", "highlights": [ "Dolomites hotel with owned observatory", "Remote-control and astrophotography positioning", "Alpine telescope stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "the_westin_resort_costa_navarino", "name": "The Westin Resort Costa Navarino", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "GR", "region": "Messinia", "lat": 36.996, "lng": 21.657, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Astronomy-night telescope access should be verified against the current seasonal resort schedule." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "seasonal", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 420, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.costanavarino.com/" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch-visible verify row; confirm current astronomy-night schedule before stronger promotion.", "highlights": [ "Messinia resort astronomy-night candidate", "Telescope viewing context needs schedule verification", "Greek resort stargazing row" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "rhodes_observatory_astronomy_studios", "name": "Rhodes Observatory / Astronomy Studios", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "GR", "region": "Rhodes", "lat": 36.344, "lng": 28.202, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Rare small observatory-studio format; direct lodging and booking flow need confirmation." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.astronomycafe.gr/" ], "verification_note": "Launch-visible verify card; confirm current lodging flow before bookable placement.", "highlights": [ "Rhodes observatory-studio candidate", "Telescope stargazing tied to astronomy cafe context", "Verify direct booking and lodging flow" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "bortle" ] }, { "id": "l_and_vineyards_sky_suites", "name": "L'AND Vineyards Sky Suites", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "PT", "region": "Alentejo", "lat": 38.644, "lng": -8.215, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Sky-architecture suite; no telescope access claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 420, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.l-and.com/en/" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch card as sky architecture, not telescope hotel.", "highlights": [ "Retractable bedroom ceiling Sky View suites", "Alentejo night-sky architecture", "No telescope claim" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "torre_de_palma_wine_hotel", "name": "Torre de Palma Wine Hotel", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "PT", "region": "Alentejo", "lat": 39.071, "lng": -7.456, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 6, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Package-based stargazing; equipment and schedule should be confirmed before stronger placement." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "on_request", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 320, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.torredepalma.com/" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch-visible package row; verify current stargazing-package availability before promotion.", "highlights": [ "Alentejo wine hotel stargazing package", "Dark Sky Alqueva region context", "Package-based telescope access needs confirmation" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "hotel_el_milano_real", "name": "Hotel El Milano Real", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "ES", "region": "Sierra de Gredos", "lat": 40.348, "lng": -5.176, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 12, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Starlight hotel observatory claim; current public session cadence should be verified." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": true, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.elmilanoreal.com/", "https://fundacionstarlight.org/" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch card; Starlight/property evidence supports observatory-hotel placement while schedule remains review-forward.", "highlights": [ "Sierra de Gredos Starlight observatory hotel", "Dome, workshops, and astrophotography support", "Spain launch observatory row" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "mil_estrelles", "name": "Mil Estrelles", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "ES", "region": "Girona", "lat": 42.12, "lng": 2.76, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Bubble-hotel sky architecture; do not classify as telescope hotel." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": true, "estimated_rate_usd": 260, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://milestrelles.com/" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch card as sky architecture, not observatory or telescope lodging.", "highlights": [ "Bubble hotel designed for sleeping under stars", "Private dinner and bubble-stay format", "Sky architecture classification" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "parador_de_gredos", "name": "Parador de Gredos", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "ES", "region": "Avila", "lat": 40.348, "lng": -5.168, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Starlight/dark-sky lodging base; no fixed hotel telescope claim." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": true, "estimated_rate_usd": 190, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://paradores.es/en", "https://fundacionstarlight.org/" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch card as Starlight lodging base; telescope access should remain activity-specific.", "highlights": [ "Starlight-recognized Gredos lodging base", "Star-watching activity context", "Dark-sky hotel, not telescope hotel" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "la_palma_astronomy_accommodation_cluster", "name": "La Palma astronomy accommodation cluster", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "ES", "region": "La Palma", "lat": 28.683, "lng": -17.764, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Destination cluster; pair specific lodging rows before treating as bookable hotel inventory." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": true, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.visitlapalma.es/en/experience/astrotourism/", "https://www.starsislandlapalma.es/" ], "verification_note": "Destination cluster; keep planning-safe until individual lodging partners are attached.", "highlights": [ "La Palma Starlight island lodging cluster", "Roque de los Muchachos observatory route", "Planning reference, not one hotel" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "the_dark_sky_dome", "name": "The Dark Sky Dome", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "GB", "region": "Galloway Forest", "lat": 55.062, "lng": -4.472, "ida_designation": "park", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Dark-sky dome stay; no telescope claim." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/galloway-forest-park/dark-skies" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch-visible dome row; verify current direct booking source before stronger promotion.", "highlights": [ "Dome stay in Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park", "Dark-sky lodging, not telescope hotel", "Scotland sky-architecture candidate" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "royal_valentia_hotel", "name": "Royal Valentia Hotel", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "IE", "region": "County Kerry", "lat": 51.926, "lng": -10.288, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Dark-sky package hotel; telescope access should be verified per package." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 220, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.royalvalentia.ie/", "https://www.kerrydarkskytourism.com/" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch card as dark-sky package hotel; do not claim fixed telescope inventory.", "highlights": [ "Kerry Dark Sky package hotel", "Ireland dark-sky region lodging base", "Tour-led astronomy context" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "mulranny_park_hotel", "name": "Mulranny Park Hotel", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "IE", "region": "County Mayo", "lat": 53.906, "lng": -9.781, "ida_designation": "park", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Dark-sky park base hotel; no telescope claim." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 210, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.mulrannyparkhotel.ie/", "https://www.mayodarkskypark.ie/" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch card as Mayo Dark Sky Park lodging base, not telescope hotel.", "highlights": [ "Base hotel for Mayo Dark Sky Park", "Wild Nephin dark-sky route context", "Ireland dark-sky lodging row" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "kakslauttanen_arctic_resort", "name": "Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "FI", "region": "Lapland", "lat": 68.316, "lng": 27.405, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Aurora sky architecture; no telescope access claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 520, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.kakslauttanen.fi/accommodation/glass-igloos/" ], "verification_note": "Promoted from native-only to public Europe launch as aurora sky architecture, not a telescope hotel.", "highlights": [ "Iconic Finnish Lapland glass igloos", "Aurora and starry-sky viewing from bed", "No telescope claim" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "northern_lights_ranch", "name": "Northern Lights Ranch", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "FI", "region": "Lapland", "lat": 67.829, "lng": 24.839, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Aurora cabin architecture; no telescope access claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 380, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.northernlightsranch.fi/" ], "verification_note": "Promoted from native-only to public Europe launch as aurora cabin architecture.", "highlights": [ "Heated glass-ceiling cabins in Finnish Lapland", "Aurora and starry-sky viewing from bed", "Aurora architecture row" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "levi_igloos", "name": "Levi Igloos", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "FI", "region": "Lapland", "lat": 67.805, "lng": 24.809, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Aurora glass-igloo stay; no telescope access claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 360, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://leviniglut.fi/en/" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch card as aurora glass-igloo stay, not telescope hotel.", "highlights": [ "Glass igloos above Levi village lights", "Aurora season from late August into spring", "Finnish Lapland sky architecture" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "aurora_village_ivalo", "name": "Aurora Village Ivalo", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "FI", "region": "Lapland", "lat": 68.665, "lng": 27.54, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Glass-roof aurora cabin; no telescope access claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 330, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.auroravillage.fi/" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch card as glass-roof aurora lodging, not telescope hotel.", "highlights": [ "Glass-roof aurora cabins in Ivalo", "Northern lights and stars from bed", "Aurora package lodging" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "lyngen_north", "name": "Lyngen North", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "NO", "region": "Lyngenfjord", "lat": 69.789, "lng": 20.464, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Aurora glass-igloo stay; no telescope access claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 410, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://lyngennorth.com/" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch card as Arctic glass-igloo aurora lodging.", "highlights": [ "Lyngenfjord glass igloo hotel", "Northern-lights viewing near Tromso region", "Arctic sky architecture" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "stf_abisko_turiststation_aurora_sky_station", "name": "STF Abisko Turiststation / Aurora Sky Station", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "SE", "region": "Abisko", "lat": 68.358, "lng": 18.783, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Aurora station/lodge cluster; no hotel telescope inventory claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 250, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/facilities/stf-abisko-turiststation/", "https://auroraskystation.se/" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch cluster; lodging and Aurora Sky Station are paired but telescope claims are not made.", "highlights": [ "Abisko aurora lodging and sky-station anchor", "Strong northern-lights hub", "Cluster row, not telescope hotel" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "arctic_bath", "name": "Arctic Bath", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "SE", "region": "Harads", "lat": 66.088, "lng": 20.984, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Aurora wellness stay; no telescope claim." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "on_request", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 650, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://arcticbath.se/" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch card as aurora wellness and sky-architecture lodging, not telescope hotel.", "highlights": [ "Aurora wellness stay in Harads", "Cabins, terraces, and guided tour context", "Swedish Lapland sky architecture" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "icehotel", "name": "ICEHOTEL", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "SE", "region": "Jukkasjarvi", "lat": 67.85, "lng": 20.595, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Aurora architecture stay; no telescope claim." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 390, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.icehotel.com/" ], "verification_note": "Promoted from native-only to public Europe launch as aurora architecture, not telescope lodging.", "highlights": [ "Arctic design hotel in Jukkasjarvi", "Northern-lights package context", "Aurora architecture collection row" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "hotel_kralova_studna", "name": "Hotel Kralova Studna", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "SK", "region": "Velka Fatra", "lat": 48.875, "lng": 19.035, "ida_designation": "park", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Dark-sky park materials reference telescope observations and lectures; verify current hotel schedule." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 160, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.hotelkralovastudna.sk/", "https://www.darksky.sk/en/" ], "verification_note": "Europe launch-visible verify row; keep telescope details schedule-dependent until directly confirmed.", "highlights": [ "Velka Fatra dark-sky hotel candidate", "Telescope observations and lectures context", "Central Europe launch verify row" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "viceroy_at_ombria_algarve", "name": "Viceroy at Ombria Algarve", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "PT", "region": "Algarve", "lat": 37.216, "lng": -8.041, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 6, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Guided stargazing candidate; schedule and equipment need current confirmation." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 550, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/ombria-algarve/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 verify row; confirm current guided-stargazing schedule before launch placement.", "highlights": [ "Algarve guided stargazing candidate", "Astronomer-led context needs current proof", "Wave 2 Portugal row" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "bortle", "programming" ] }, { "id": "la_palma_princess_esencia_de_la_palma", "name": "La Palma Princess / Esencia de La Palma", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "ES", "region": "La Palma", "lat": 28.494, "lng": -17.846, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Dark-sky base hotel; no fixed telescope claim." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": true, "estimated_rate_usd": 220, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.princess-hotels.com/en/la-palma/la-palma-princess/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 card as dark-sky hotel base; attach a stronger stargazing source before launch collection promotion.", "highlights": [ "La Palma dark-sky hotel base", "On-property sky and viewpoint context", "Wave 2 Canary Islands row" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "teide_tenerife_observatory_route", "name": "Teide / Tenerife observatory route", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "ES", "region": "Tenerife", "lat": 28.3, "lng": -16.51, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "high", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Destination route; pair lodging separately before treating as a hotel card." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": true, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.volcanoteide.com/en/stargazing", "https://www.iac.es/en/observatories/teide-observatory" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 destination route; planning reference until specific lodging partners are attached.", "highlights": [ "Teide observatory and stargazing route", "Professional telescope-tour context", "Planning reference, not one hotel" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "om_dark_sky_park_lodging_cluster", "name": "OM Dark Sky Park lodging cluster", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "GB", "region": "County Tyrone", "lat": 54.719, "lng": -6.908, "ida_designation": "park", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Dark-sky park cluster; attach specific stays before booking-forward placement." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 160, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://omdarksky.com/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 destination cluster; keep planning-safe until nearby stays are attached.", "highlights": [ "Northern Ireland International Dark Sky Park cluster", "OM observatory and dark-sky experience anchor", "Planning reference" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "oasyhotel", "name": "Oasyhotel", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "IT", "region": "Tuscany", "lat": 44.01, "lng": 10.85, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 6, "count": 1, "type": "digital_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Guided digital telescope; verify current activity cadence before launch placement." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 420, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.oasyhotel.com/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 verify row; current guided-stargazing details need direct activity confirmation.", "highlights": [ "Tuscany guided digital-telescope stay", "Low-light nature reserve context", "Wave 2 Italian sky program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "san_luis_starlight_treehouse", "name": "San Luis Starlight Treehouse", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "IT", "region": "South Tyrol", "lat": 46.603, "lng": 11.183, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 3, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Treehouse telescope is small guest-use context; verify current suite inventory before promotion." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 700, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.sanluis-hotel.com/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 sky-architecture row; verify current telescope amenity before launch placement.", "highlights": [ "South Tyrol Starlight Treehouse", "Guest telescope and sky architecture", "Wave 2 Italian suite row" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "l_albereta_cabriolet_suite", "name": "L'Albereta Cabriolet Suite", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "IT", "region": "Franciacorta", "lat": 45.603, "lng": 9.983, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 5, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Opening-roof suite; no telescope or dark-sky claim." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.albereta.it/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 sky-architecture suite; keep distinct from dark-sky or telescope hotel claims.", "highlights": [ "Opening-roof Cabriolet Suite", "Starry-sky viewing from bed", "Architecture-only row" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd", "bortle" ] }, { "id": "hotel_zur_sonne_max_valier_observatory", "name": "Hotel Zur Sonne / Max Valier Observatory", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "IT", "region": "South Tyrol", "lat": 46.518, "lng": 11.451, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Observatory-adjacent route; not an on-site hotel telescope." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.hotelzursonne.it/en/", "https://www.planetarium.bz.it/en/observatory/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 observatory-adjacent row; verify current hotel-observatory package before stronger placement.", "highlights": [ "Eggental star village lodging base", "Max Valier Observatory route", "Observatory-adjacent, not on-site telescope" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "gemunder_ferienpark_salzberg", "name": "Gemunder Ferienpark Salzberg", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "DE", "region": "Eifel", "lat": 50.57, "lng": 6.49, "ida_designation": "park", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Dark-sky host base; telescope access varies and is not claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 140, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.ferienpark-salzberg.de/", "https://www.nationalpark-eifel.de/en/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 dark-sky host row; verify current certification and astronomy support before stronger promotion.", "highlights": [ "Eifel dark-sky lodging base", "Stargazing support and Milky Way context", "Wave 2 Germany row" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "wasserkuppe_star_park_houses", "name": "Wasserkuppe Star Park Houses", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "DE", "region": "Rhon", "lat": 50.498, "lng": 9.936, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Opening-roof houses; no telescope claim." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 170, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.sternenpark-rhoen.de/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 sky-architecture row; verify direct lodging source before stronger promotion.", "highlights": [ "Opening-roof Rhon Star Park houses", "Sky architecture in a dark-sky reserve", "Wave 2 Germany row" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "elements_hotel_izera_dark_sky_park", "name": "Elements Hotel / Izera Dark Sky Park", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "PL", "region": "Izera Mountains", "lat": 50.91, "lng": 15.34, "ida_designation": "park", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Dark-sky park base; no telescope claim." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 150, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://www.elements-hotel.pl/en/", "https://www.izera-darksky.eu/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 base-hotel row; verify direct astronomy package before stronger placement.", "highlights": [ "Izera Dark Sky Park lodging base", "Central Europe dark-sky route", "No telescope claim" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "zselicvolgy_zselic_starry_sky_park", "name": "Zselicvolgy / Zselic Starry Sky Park", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "HU", "region": "Zselic", "lat": 46.239, "lng": 17.777, "ida_designation": "park", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Destination cluster; pair specific lodging and program schedules before booking-forward placement." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 130, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://zselicvolgy.hu/en/", "https://zselicicsillagpark.hu/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 destination cluster; planning reference until lodging/program pairing is current.", "highlights": [ "Zselic Starry Sky Park lodging cluster", "Telescope demonstrations and planetarium programming", "Planning reference" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "terschelling_de_boschplaat_lodging_cluster", "name": "Terschelling / De Boschplaat lodging cluster", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "NL", "region": "Terschelling", "lat": 53.414, "lng": 5.349, "ida_designation": "park", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Island dark-sky cluster; attach specific stays before booking-forward placement." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 140, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://darksky.org/places/de-boschplaat-dark-sky-park/", "https://www.vvvterschelling.com/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 destination cluster; planning reference until specific lodging partners are attached.", "highlights": [ "De Boschplaat Dark Sky Park island cluster", "Unrestricted night-viewing locations", "Planning reference" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "jelsa_hvar_dark_sky_cluster", "name": "Jelsa / Hvar dark-sky cluster", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "HR", "region": "Hvar", "lat": 43.16, "lng": 16.69, "ida_designation": "community", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Dark-sky community cluster; hotel telescope claims need verification." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 160, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-05-30", "source_urls": [ "https://darksky.org/places/jelsa-dark-sky-community/", "https://visitjelsa.hr/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 destination cluster; keep hotel telescope claims out until current property-side proof exists.", "highlights": [ "Jelsa International Dark Sky Community cluster", "Local stargazing events and infrastructure", "Planning reference" ], "estimated_fields": [ "estimated_rate_usd" ] }, { "id": "trout_point_lodge", "name": "Trout Point Lodge", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "NS", "lat": 43.742, "lng": -65.961, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 2, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Guided solar and night-sky stargazing; telescope inventory should stay source-linked." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 420, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://www.troutpoint.com/stargazing/", "https://fundacionstarlight.org/" ], "verification_note": "Canada launch card as Nova Scotia Starlight Hotel / guided stargazing lodge; preserve Starlight and Mi'kmaq sky-destination context.", "highlights": [ "Starlight Hotel launch card", "Guided solar and night stargazing", "Acadian Skies and Mi'kmaq Lands dark-sky route" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "deep_sky_eye_observatory_sky_bubble", "name": "Deep Sky Eye Observatory + Sky Bubble", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "CA", "region": "NS", "lat": 43.94, "lng": -65.93, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 14, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_telescope", "mount": "equatorial_mount", "notes": "Celestron 14-inch EdgeHD observatory context plus Sky Bubble stay." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 260, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://www.deepskyeye.com/", "https://www.novascotia.com/" ], "verification_note": "Canada launch card as observatory plus sky-bubble stay in the southwest Nova Scotia Starlight destination.", "highlights": [ "Observatory with 14-inch telescope", "Sky Bubble overnight stay", "Southwest Nova Scotia Starlight destination" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "fairmont_jasper_park_lodge_jasper_planetarium", "name": "Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge + Jasper Planetarium", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "AB", "lat": 52.886, "lng": -118.057, "ida_designation": "park", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guided_program", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Jasper Planetarium outdoor telescope program; aperture should stay generalized." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 520, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://www.jasperplanetarium.com/", "https://www.fairmont-jasperparklodge.com/" ], "verification_note": "Canada launch card as hotel-based planetarium and guided telescope stay in Jasper Dark Sky Preserve.", "highlights": [ "Hotel-based Jasper Planetarium", "Guided outdoor telescope program", "Jasper Dark Sky Preserve and aurora education" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "metis_crossing_sky_watching_domes", "name": "Metis Crossing Sky Watching Domes", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "AB", "lat": 54.116, "lng": -112.47, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none", "notes": "Transparent-ceiling sky dome stay; no fixed telescope inventory claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 260, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://metiscrossing.com/experiences/sky-watching-domes/", "https://www.travelalberta.com/" ], "verification_note": "Canada launch card as Indigenous sky-architecture stay; keep telescope claims out unless current programming confirms them.", "highlights": [ "Transparent-ceiling sky domes", "Metis culture and rural Alberta sky context", "Aurora potential" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "long_point_eco_adventures", "name": "Long Point Eco-Adventures", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "ON", "lat": 42.667, "lng": -80.405, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 16, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_telescope", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Observatory dome with 16-inch telescope; maintenance status must be checked before promotion." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 240, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://www.lpfun.ca/", "https://www.destinationontario.com/" ], "verification_note": "Launch-visible caveat row: verify telescope maintenance and current observatory tour availability before launch promotion.", "highlights": [ "Observatory dome and glamping stay", "16-inch public telescope evidence", "Verify maintenance status" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "evergreen_forest_resort", "name": "Evergreen Forest Resort", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "ON", "lat": 44.817, "lng": -81.151, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 10, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Guest 10-inch telescope context from property stargazing positioning." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "on_request", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 230, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://evergreenforestresort.com/stargazing/" ], "verification_note": "Canada launch card as telescope stay and clear-roof / skylight-suite sky architecture near the Bruce Peninsula.", "highlights": [ "Guest 10-inch telescope", "Clear-roof and skylight-style suites", "Bruce Peninsula region sky stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "haliburton_forest_wildlife_reserve", "name": "Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "ON", "lat": 45.201, "lng": -78.614, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 2, "type": "guided_program", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope programming; aperture should stay generalized." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://www.haliburtonforest.com/" ], "verification_note": "Canada launch card as guided telescope program with cabins/camping on a large undeveloped forest reserve.", "highlights": [ "Guided Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope program", "100,000-acre forest reserve", "Cabins and camping context" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "muskoka_waterfront_retreat", "name": "Muskoka Waterfront Retreat", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "ON", "lat": 45.177, "lng": -79.397, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guided_program", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Naturalist-led field telescope program; aperture not specified." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 220, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://muskokawaterfrontretreat.com/" ], "verification_note": "Canada launch card as naturalist-led telescope lodge stay; keep equipment generalized until current aperture proof is available.", "highlights": [ "Naturalist-led field astronomy", "Field telescope for planets, galaxies, and nebulae", "Muskoka waterfront lodge stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "manitoulin_eco_park_darksky", "name": "Manitoulin Eco Park & DarkSky", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "ON", "lat": 45.765, "lng": -82.206, "ida_designation": "preserve", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none", "notes": "Commercial Dark-Sky Preserve stay with rustic lodging and no fixed telescope inventory claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 120, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://www.manitoulinecopark.com/", "https://rasc.ca/" ], "verification_note": "Canada launch card, rustic: commercial dark-sky preserve stay with no-white-light rules and open-field sky views.", "highlights": [ "Commercial Dark-Sky Preserve stay", "No-white-light zone", "Rustic campsites, bunkie, and Stargazing Cabin context" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "glen_oro_farm", "name": "Glen Oro Farm", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "ON", "lat": 44.602, "lng": -79.546, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none", "notes": "Stargazer dome and skylight stay; no telescope inventory claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 280, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://www.glenoro.com/glamping" ], "verification_note": "Canada launch card as stargazer dome / sky-architecture stay, not a telescope hotel.", "highlights": [ "Stargazer Dome", "Milky Way from bed positioning", "Glamping sky-architecture stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "four_corners_algonquin", "name": "Four Corners Algonquin", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "ON", "lat": 45.526, "lng": -78.384, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none", "notes": "Bubble tents and dark-sky evenings; telescope access should be verified." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 170, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://fourcornersalgonquin.ca/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 bubble-tent / dark-sky glamping row; confirm current dark-sky programming before launch placement.", "highlights": [ "Bubble tents and tiny houses", "Algonquin-edge dark-sky evenings", "Wave 2 glamping row" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "white_pine_lodge_algonquin", "name": "White Pine Lodge Algonquin", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "ON", "lat": 45.434, "lng": -78.712, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "verify_or_none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Indigenous Star Stories and beginner stargazing evidence; telescope access should be verified." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://www.destinationontario.com/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 Indigenous Star Stories stay; confirm current program calendar and lodging fit before launch placement.", "highlights": [ "Indigenous Star Stories", "Algonquin and Haudenosaunee sky traditions", "Beginner stargazing and astrophotography night context" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "deer_lake_wilderness_retreat", "name": "Deer Lake Wilderness Retreat", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "ON", "lat": 45.665, "lng": -79.367, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none", "notes": "Off-grid Stargazer Geodome; no telescope inventory claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 190, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://www.destinationontario.com/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 Stargazer Geodome row; verify direct booking/source details before stronger promotion.", "highlights": [ "Off-grid Stargazer Geodome", "Almaguin Highlands dark-sky retreat", "Sky-architecture stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "northern_lights_resort_spa", "name": "Northern Lights Resort & Spa", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "YT", "lat": 60.547, "lng": -135.039, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none", "notes": "Aurora Glass Chalet stay; no telescope inventory claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 620, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://northernlightsyukon.com/", "https://www.travelyukon.com/" ], "verification_note": "Canada launch card as Yukon Aurora Glass Chalet stay with all-inclusive aurora viewing context.", "highlights": [ "Aurora Glass Chalets", "Yukon all-inclusive aurora packages", "Luxury aurora stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "boreale_lodge_boreale_explorers", "name": "Boréale Lodge / Boréale Explorers", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "YT", "lat": 60.59, "lng": -134.97, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none", "notes": "Aurora viewing platform and lodge sky amenities; no telescope inventory claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 360, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://boreale.co/", "https://www.travelyukon.com/" ], "verification_note": "Canada launch card as Yukon aurora lodge with viewing platform near Whitehorse.", "highlights": [ "Aurora viewing platform", "Outdoor hot tub and lodge sky setting", "Whitehorse-area adventure stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "aurora_village", "name": "Aurora Village", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "NT", "lat": 62.474, "lng": -114.375, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none", "notes": "Aurora experience anchor with heated viewing seats; not a normal overnight hotel card." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 280, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://auroravillage.com/", "https://spectacularnwt.com/" ], "verification_note": "Launch-visible destination anchor, not a normal hotel card; pair with Yellowknife hotels or nearby lodges before treating as overnight inventory.", "highlights": [ "Heated 360-degree aurora seats", "Yellowknife aurora destination anchor", "Not a normal hotel card" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "blachford_lake_lodge", "name": "Blachford Lake Lodge", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "NT", "lat": 62.17, "lng": -112.65, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none", "notes": "Fly-in aurora lodge with wake-up monitoring; no telescope inventory claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "on_request", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 780, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://blachfordlakelodge.com/aurora/" ], "verification_note": "Canada launch card as remote fly-in aurora wilderness lodge under the auroral oval.", "highlights": [ "Fly-in remote wilderness lodge", "Aurora wake-up monitoring", "Under the auroral oval" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "churchill_northern_studies_centre", "name": "Churchill Northern Studies Centre", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "MB", "lat": 58.735, "lng": -93.819, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "guided_program", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Aurora dome, observation deck, and learning-vacation context; telescope inventory generalized." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 260, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://churchillscience.ca/learning-vacations/winter-skies/" ], "verification_note": "Canada launch card as Stella Research + stay: dorm-style learning vacation with aurora dome and observation deck.", "highlights": [ "Aurora dome and observation deck", "Research centre learning vacation", "Dorm-style stay with meals and lectures" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "lazy_bear_lodge", "name": "Lazy Bear Lodge", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "MB", "lat": 58.769, "lng": -94.166, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none", "notes": "Aurora and solar-science adventure lodge; no fixed guest telescope inventory claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 460, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://lazybearlodge.com/" ], "verification_note": "Canada launch card as Churchill aurora and solar-science lodge; keep wildlife and sky claims clearly separated.", "highlights": [ "Aurora and solar-science adventures", "Churchill lodge base", "Aurora photography context" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "churchill_wild_lodges", "name": "Churchill Wild Lodges", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "MB", "lat": 57.136, "lng": -92.512, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none", "notes": "Wildlife-first remote lodges with aurora potential; no telescope inventory verified." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 900, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://churchillwild.com/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 wildlife + aurora wilderness lodges row; do not promote as telescope-first astronomy lodging.", "highlights": [ "Aurora potential", "Remote wildlife wilderness lodges", "No telescope verified" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "tundra_buggy_lodge", "name": "Tundra Buggy Lodge", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "CA", "region": "MB", "lat": 58.754, "lng": -93.784, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none", "notes": "Special-access wildlife lodge with aurora potential; no telescope inventory claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1200, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://frontiersnorth.com/our-tours/tundra-buggy-lodge/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 / special-access row: wildlife-first tundra lodge with aurora potential, not a normal hotel or telescope card.", "highlights": [ "Tundra Lodge special access", "Polar bear country", "Aurora potential without telescope claims" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "aurora_borealis_indigenous_village", "name": "Aurora Borealis Indigenous Village", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "AB", "lat": 56.893, "lng": -111.461, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none", "notes": "Luxury tipi aurora stay near Wood Buffalo route; no telescope inventory claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 260, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://auroraborealisindigenousvillage.com/", "https://www.travelalberta.com/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 per final Canada launch split; Indigenous aurora tipi stay near Wood Buffalo, not a telescope hotel.", "highlights": [ "Luxury tipi aurora stay", "Indigenous culture", "Near Wood Buffalo dark-sky route" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "andrew_lake_lodge_camps", "name": "Andrew Lake Lodge & Camps", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "AB", "lat": 59.997, "lng": -110.021, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none", "notes": "Remote fly-in aurora lodge near the 60th parallel; no telescope inventory claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 8, 9, 10, 2, 3 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 620, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://andrewlakelodge.com/", "https://www.travelalberta.com/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 remote fly-in aurora lodge; verify current guest season and route details before promotion.", "highlights": [ "Remote fly-in lodge", "60th parallel aurora season", "Wood Buffalo route context" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "beaver_hills_retreat_elk_island_cluster", "name": "Beaver Hills Retreat / Elk Island Retreat cluster", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "CA", "region": "AB", "lat": 53.575, "lng": -112.86, "ida_designation": "preserve", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none", "notes": "Dark-sky preserve cabin/dome cluster; telescope access must be verified." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 190, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://beaverhillsretreat.ca/", "https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/elkisland/activ/experiences/etoiles-stars" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 route cluster near Elk Island / Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve; verify specific lodging and telescope access before hotel-card promotion.", "highlights": [ "Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve", "Near Edmonton cabin/dome route", "Verify telescope access" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "siwash_lake_wilderness_resort_star_camp", "name": "Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort / Star Camp", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "BC", "lat": 51.854, "lng": -121.246, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none", "notes": "Private dark-sky Star Camp; no fixed telescope inventory claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 950, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://siwashlake.com/experiences/stargazing/" ], "verification_note": "Canada launch card as luxury dark-sky wilderness camp in the BC Cariboo; keep telescope claims out until sourced.", "highlights": [ "Private dark-sky reserve / Star Camp", "Luxury wilderness stay", "BC Cariboo dark-sky sanctuary" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "manning_park_resort", "name": "Manning Park Resort", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "BC", "lat": 49.064, "lng": -120.782, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 1, "type": "rental_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Celestron FirstScope-style rental kit evidence; verify current availability." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://manningpark.com/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 dark-sky highway stay; verify current telescope-rental kit availability before launch placement.", "highlights": [ "Telescope rental kit context", "BC mountain dark-sky highway stay", "Wave 2" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "klahoose_wilderness_resort", "name": "Klahoose Wilderness Resort", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "CA", "region": "BC", "lat": 50.211, "lng": -124.806, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none", "notes": "Indigenous-owned coastal lodge with dark-sky stargazing and bioluminescence context; no telescope inventory claimed." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 760, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "verify", "source_type": "official_property", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://klahoosewildernessresort.com/" ], "verification_note": "Wave 2 Indigenous dark-sky coastal lodge; verify current stargazing/bioluminescence program wording before stronger placement.", "highlights": [ "Indigenous-owned coastal wilderness lodge", "Dark-sky stargazing and bioluminescence", "Coastal wilderness stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "kejimkujik_otentik_camping_cluster", "name": "Kejimkujik National Park oTENTik / camping cluster", "tier": "stellar_1", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "CA", "region": "NS", "lat": 44.385, "lng": -65.242, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none_verified", "mount": "none", "notes": "Destination cluster for Kejimkujik / Mi'kmaq sky route; lodging partner details stay planning-safe." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 130, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ns/kejimkujik/activ/camping/otentik", "https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ns/kejimkujik/activ/etoiles-stars" ], "verification_note": "Destination cluster, not a single hotel card; use for Acadian Skies / Mi'kmaq sky-route planning until specific lodging inventory is attached.", "highlights": [ "Kejimkujik dark-sky preserve camping", "Mi'kmaq sky route", "Destination cluster" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "mont_megantic_dark_sky_lodges", "name": "Mont-Megantic Dark-Sky Lodges", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "observatory_adjacent", "country": "CA", "region": "QC", "lat": 45.455, "lng": -71.154, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_adjacent", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "professional_nearby", "mount": "none", "notes": "Lodging cluster near ASTROLab and Mont-Megantic observatory; not one normal hotel card." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 180, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "not_publicly_bookable", "source_type": "mixed", "last_verified_at": "2026-06-03", "source_urls": [ "https://www.sepaq.com/pq/mme/", "https://www.astrolab.qc.ca/", "https://darksky.org/places/mont-megantic-international-dark-sky-reserve/" ], "verification_note": "Destination cluster near the world's first International Dark Sky Reserve; pair observatory access with specific lodging partners before hotel-card promotion.", "highlights": [ "First International Dark Sky Reserve", "ASTROLab and observatory nearby", "Planning-safe lodging cluster" ], "estimated_fields": [ "bortle", "estimated_rate_usd", "telescope_inventory", "programming" ] }, { "id": "north_pole_igloos_hotel", "name": "North Pole Igloos Hotel", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "FI", "region": "Lapland", "lat": 68.419, "lng": 27.481, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Glass-igloo Arctic stay built around aurora viewing; no telescope inventory claimed in this public row." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": true, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 260, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "verification_note": "Promoted from the native bundled Stella Stay catalog; attach a current property/program source before stronger booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Glass-igloo Arctic stay built around aurora viewing", "Bortle 2", "aurora stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "ashar_tented_resort", "name": "Ashar Tented Resort", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "SA", "region": "AlUla", "lat": 26.686, "lng": 37.914, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Tented Ashar Valley stay inside the AlUla dark-sky tourism cluster; no telescope inventory claimed in this public row." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 700, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "verification_note": "Promoted from the native bundled Stella Stay catalog; attach a current property/program source before stronger booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Tented Ashar Valley stay inside the AlUla dark-sky tourism cluster", "Bortle 2", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "six_senses_southern_dunes", "name": "Six Senses Southern Dunes", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "SA", "region": "Red Sea", "lat": 25.144, "lng": 37.245, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Dark-sky-compliant Red Sea desert resort with low-light planning; no telescope inventory claimed in this public row." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "verification_note": "Promoted from the native bundled Stella Stay catalog; attach a current property/program source before stronger booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Dark-sky-compliant Red Sea desert resort with low-light planning", "Bortle 2", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "the_resort_at_paws_up", "name": "The Resort at Paws Up", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "MT", "lat": 47.157, "lng": -113.442, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Montana ranch resort with skylight lodging and outdoor astronomy programs; verify current public access before stronger booking placement." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "verification_note": "Promoted from the native bundled Stella Stay catalog; attach a current property/program source before stronger booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Montana ranch resort with skylight lodging and outdoor astronomy programs", "Bortle 2", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "lajitas_golf_resort_spa", "name": "Lajitas Golf Resort & Spa", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "TX", "lat": 29.26, "lng": -103.776, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Big Bend region resort near some of the darkest lower-48 skies; no telescope inventory claimed in this public row." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 450, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "verification_note": "Promoted from the native bundled Stella Stay catalog; attach a current property/program source before stronger booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Big Bend region resort near some of the darkest lower-48 skies", "Bortle 2", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "skywatcher_s_inn_arizona_sky_village", "name": "Skywatcher's Inn / Arizona Sky Village", "tier": "stellar_3", "stella_tier": "stella_prime", "country": "US", "region": "AZ", "lat": 31.884, "lng": -109.024, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "observatory_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 11, "count": 1, "type": "observatory_reflector", "mount": "observatory_mount", "notes": "Residential astronomy village stay with serious observing infrastructure; verify current public access before stronger booking placement." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 260, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "verification_note": "Promoted from the native bundled Stella Stay catalog; attach a current property/program source before stronger booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Residential astronomy village stay with serious observing infrastructure", "Bortle 2", "observatory stay" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "westgate_river_ranch_resort", "name": "Westgate River Ranch Resort", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "FL", "lat": 27.773, "lng": -81.204, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Central Florida dark-sky resort with accessible East Coast stargazing; no telescope inventory claimed in this public row." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 450, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "verification_note": "Promoted from the native bundled Stella Stay catalog; attach a current property/program source before stronger booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Central Florida dark-sky resort with accessible East Coast stargazing", "Bortle 3", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "cherry_springs_lykens_valley_cabins", "name": "Cherry Springs Lykens Valley Cabins", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "PA", "lat": 41.664, "lng": -77.817, "ida_designation": "park", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Cabin base near Cherry Springs State Park's East Coast dark sky; no telescope inventory claimed in this public row." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 260, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "third_party", "verification_note": "Promoted from the native bundled Stella Stay catalog; attach a current property/program source before stronger booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Cabin base near Cherry Springs State Park's East Coast dark sky", "Bortle 2", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "volcano_house", "name": "Volcano House", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "US", "region": "HI", "lat": 19.429, "lng": -155.258, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Historic Hawaii Volcanoes stay with high-island night-sky access; no telescope inventory claimed in this public row." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 450, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "verification_note": "Promoted from the native bundled Stella Stay catalog; attach a current property/program source before stronger booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Historic Hawaii Volcanoes stay with high-island night-sky access", "Bortle 3", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "our_habitas_atacama", "name": "Our Habitas Atacama", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "CL", "region": "San Pedro de Atacama", "lat": -22.927, "lng": -68.214, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 1, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "High-altitude Atacama stay near year-round clear-sky conditions; no telescope inventory claimed in this public row." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 700, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "verification_note": "Promoted from the native bundled Stella Stay catalog; attach a current property/program source before stronger booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "High-altitude Atacama stay near year-round clear-sky conditions", "Bortle 1", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "chimborazo_lodge", "name": "Chimborazo Lodge", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "EC", "region": "Chimborazo", "lat": -1.484, "lng": -78.854, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "High-altitude Andes lodge below Chimborazo with dark mountain skies; no telescope inventory claimed in this public row." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 260, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "verification_note": "Promoted from the native bundled Stella Stay catalog; attach a current property/program source before stronger booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "High-altitude Andes lodge below Chimborazo with dark mountain skies", "Bortle 2", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "estancia_cristina", "name": "Estancia Cristina", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "AR", "region": "Santa Cruz", "lat": -49.966, "lng": -73.164, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Remote Patagonia estancia with glacier-region darkness; no telescope inventory claimed in this public row." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 700, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "verification_note": "Promoted from the native bundled Stella Stay catalog; attach a current property/program source before stronger booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Remote Patagonia estancia with glacier-region darkness", "Bortle 2", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "tierra_patagonia", "name": "Tierra Patagonia", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "CL", "region": "Torres del Paine", "lat": -51.153, "lng": -72.985, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Torres del Paine lodge with low-light surroundings and southern skies; no telescope inventory claimed in this public row." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 700, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "verification_note": "Promoted from the native bundled Stella Stay catalog; attach a current property/program source before stronger booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Torres del Paine lodge with low-light surroundings and southern skies", "Bortle 2", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "inkaterra_hacienda_concepcion_sacred_valley_properties", "name": "Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion / Sacred Valley Properties", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "PE", "region": "Cusco", "lat": -13.525, "lng": -71.967, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Peru stays near Andean cosmology and Cuzco planetarium programming; verify current public access before stronger booking placement." }, "resident_astronomer": true, "programming": "scheduled", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 700, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "verification_note": "Promoted from the native bundled Stella Stay catalog; attach a current property/program source before stronger booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Peru stays near Andean cosmology and Cuzco planetarium programming", "Bortle 3", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "galloway_forest_cottages", "name": "Galloway Forest Cottages", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "GB", "region": "Scotland", "lat": 55.05, "lng": -4.42, "ida_designation": "park", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Cottage stays in the UK's first Dark Sky Park; no telescope inventory claimed in this public row." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 260, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "verification_note": "Promoted from the native bundled Stella Stay catalog; attach a current property/program source before stronger booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Cottage stays in the UK's first Dark Sky Park", "Bortle 3", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "sani_resort", "name": "Sani Resort", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "GR", "region": "Halkidiki", "lat": 40.095, "lng": 23.315, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 4, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Eastern Mediterranean resort candidate for dark-sky coastal stays; no telescope inventory claimed in this public row." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "verification_note": "Promoted from the native bundled Stella Stay catalog; attach a current property/program source before stronger booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Eastern Mediterranean resort candidate for dark-sky coastal stays", "Bortle 4", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "singita_sabora_tented_camp", "name": "Singita Sabora Tented Camp", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "TZ", "region": "Serengeti", "lat": -2.334, "lng": 34.833, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Serengeti safari camp with astronomy-led evening interpretation; no telescope inventory claimed in this public row." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "verification_note": "Promoted from the native bundled Stella Stay catalog; attach a current property/program source before stronger booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Serengeti safari camp with astronomy-led evening interpretation", "Bortle 2", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "singita_sabi_sand", "name": "Singita Sabi Sand", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "ZA", "region": "Mpumalanga", "lat": -24.789, "lng": 31.433, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "South African safari lodges with bush astronomy experiences; no telescope inventory claimed in this public row." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 1400, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "verification_note": "Promoted from the native bundled Stella Stay catalog; attach a current property/program source before stronger booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "South African safari lodges with bush astronomy experiences", "Bortle 3", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "andbeyond_phinda_private_game_reserve", "name": "andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "ZA", "region": "KwaZulu-Natal", "lat": -27.838, "lng": 32.313, "ida_designation": "reserve", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 8, "count": 1, "type": "guest_telescope", "mount": "manual_or_guided", "notes": "Private game reserve lodging with bush astronomy programming; verify current public access before stronger booking placement." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 700, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "verification_note": "Promoted from the native bundled Stella Stay catalog; attach a current property/program source before stronger booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Private game reserve lodging with bush astronomy programming", "Bortle 3", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "loisaba_tented_camp", "name": "Loisaba Tented Camp", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "dark_sky_stay", "country": "KE", "region": "Laikipia", "lat": 0.593, "lng": 36.822, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "dark_sky_lodge", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Laikipia camp with star beds for sleeping under open equatorial skies; no telescope inventory claimed in this public row." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "self_guided", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": true, "best_months": [ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 700, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "official_property", "verification_note": "Promoted from the native bundled Stella Stay catalog; attach a current property/program source before stronger booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Laikipia camp with star beds for sleeping under open equatorial skies", "Bortle 2", "dark sky lodge" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "segera_retreat", "name": "Segera Retreat", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "guided_sky_stay", "country": "KE", "region": "Laikipia", "lat": 0.185, "lng": 37.033, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 2, "bortle_confidence": "medium", "category": "telescope_program", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Equatorial Kenya retreat where both celestial hemispheres are visible; 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no telescope inventory claimed in this public row." }, "resident_astronomer": false, "programming": "verify", "aurora_band": false, "equatorial": false, "best_months": [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ], "eclipse_path_next_5_years": false, "estimated_rate_usd": 700, "booking_url": null, "booking_confidence": "medium", "source_type": "mixed", "verification_note": "Promoted from the native bundled Stella Stay catalog; attach a current property/program source before stronger booking-forward placement.", "highlights": [ "Hokkaido mountain resort candidate for dark-sky and winter viewing stays", "Bortle 3", "telescope program" ], "estimated_fields": [ "telescope_inventory", "estimated_rate_usd", "programming" ] }, { "id": "hotel_arctic", "name": "Hotel Arctic", "tier": "stellar_2", "stella_tier": "aurora_sky_stay", "country": "GL", "region": "Ilulissat", "lat": 69.219, "lng": -51.098, "ida_designation": "none", "bortle": 3, "bortle_confidence": "verify", "category": "aurora_stay", "telescope_inventory": { "max_aperture_in": 0, "count": 0, "type": "none", "mount": "none", "notes": "Ilulissat hotel for aurora viewing near Disko Bay and glacier landscapes; 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