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Post Ranch Inn

Three MICHELIN Keys2026 award

Big Sur, California, United States. Complimentary telescope observing at Jade Pool with an on-site astronomy enthusiast.

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Night Sky Experience

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Program & schedule
Scheduled sessions are listed. Ask which nights run during your stay.
Equipment access
Operator describes its telescope for guest sessions at Jade Pool. Count 1 records the described telescope; model, aperture and mount are unconfirmed. Astronomy enthusiast does not establish resident astronomer status.
Astronomy guide
Guide availability is not confirmed in this record.
Sky context
Sky class unavailable. No supported Bortle estimate is recorded.
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Arrange your night

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Guest access
Which observing area can guests use, at what times, and are children or day visitors welcome?
Reservations & costs
Is viewing included with the room, or does a telescope session, guide, rental, or private setup need a separate reservation?
Lighting & setup
Are lights dimmed near the observing area, and may guests bring their own telescope or camera?
Weather alternatives
What happens if clouds, wind, or rain cancel a session? Ask about rescheduling, refunds, and indoor alternatives.
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Telescope Program

scheduled program. Operator describes its telescope for guest sessions at Jade Pool. Count 1 records the described telescope; model, aperture and mount are unconfirmed. Astronomy enthusiast does not establish resident astronomer status.

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Big Sur, California, United States

36.2303deg N / 121.7718deg W. 4 nearby dark-sky places found in Stella.

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Promising stay; confirm the sky program while booking.

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  3. Keep one backup stay or public dark-sky site in your Trip Board.

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  • Is the telescope, observatory, or guide available on the exact nights you want?
  • Is the session private, shared, included, or booked as an add-on?
  • Can the property recommend a darker nearby site if the main deck is affected by lights?
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Equipment & stay notes

Telescope setup
Operator describes its telescope for guest sessions at Jade Pool. Count 1 records the described telescope; model, aperture and mount are unconfirmed. Astronomy enthusiast does not establish resident astronomer status.
Astronomy guide
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Category
Telescope Program
Stay style
guided sky stay

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Last source review
2026-10-09
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Hotel guest activity; consult the weekly schedule and reception. Oct 5–11 lists Tue/Thu/Fri 21:00, subject to change. Minimum check-in age 18; younger guests require arrangements. Bortle, room rate and telescope specifications unknown.

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Highlights3
  • Complimentary telescope observing at Jade Pool with an on-site astronomy enthusiast.
  • Official guest schedule for October 5–11 lists Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 21:00; reception provides current arrangements.
  • Minimum check-in age is 18; accompanied younger guests require discussion with reservations. Clear skies and activity availability are not guaranteed.

The sky during your stay

What you can expect overhead at Post Ranch Inn through the year — Moon phases and eclipses are exact dates; the Milky Way and aurora are seasonal likelihoods. Pick a month to plan around it.

Dark window Milky Way Meteors Eclipse★ Listed months

July 2026

  • Darkest skies

    New Moon on Jul 14 — the best window for the Milky Way and faint objects.

  • Milky Way core — peak seasonseasonal

    The galactic core is high overhead and well placed here.

  • Delta Aquariids meteor showerlikely

    Peaks around Jul 30, up to ~25/hr. A steady southern-hemisphere favourite.

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