Join MMA professional astronomers and staff for a very special stargazing event at Surfside Beach. On the night of Sunday, August 11th, we will peer into the skies to observe the peak of the annual Perseids Meteor Shower. The Perseids are a spectacular celestial show of bright and swift meteors, and during the peak it will be possible to view between 50-100 meteors per hour. Perseids are also known for their fireballs; larger explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.
This program is designed to be interesting for adults and children of all ages. Celestial Stakeout will meet at Surfside Beach, 169 Surfside Road Nantucket, MA 02554. We will plan to walk out onto the sand and lay or sit down to observe the skies, so bringing your own towels, blankets, camp chairs, etc. is highly encouraged! If you have concerns about accessibility, please contact programs@mariamitchell.org so that accommodations can be made.
All registered children must be accompanied by a registered adult to participate in this program. Pre-registration is required for this program as space is limited to 75 participants. Registration closes at 8pm on the night of the program. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled and participants notified.
Cost: Pay what you can
Contact email: programs@mariamitchell.org
Cancellation and Refund Policy: We understand that plans change! Because we are a small non-profit that benefits from the contributions made by our generous patrons and supporters, cancellations make it more challenging for us to manage program enrollment. Tickets are non-refundable, should you choose to cancel. However, tickets are eligible for an exchange before the date and time of the scheduled program subject to a $5 rescheduling service fee, per reservation, and program availability. If you wish to reschedule, please contact us at info@mariamitchell.org.
In the event of a complete event or program cancellation by us ticket-holders will receive a ticket exchange or refund. Requests for exchanges or refunds must be made in writing, and received, no more than seven days from the date printed on the ticket. Rescheduling is not guaranteed and is based on current availability. No refund or credit will be given if the ticket holder requests a time that is unavailable for any reason.
All offerings are subject to cancellation by the MMA at any time, with or without notice for reasons deemed necessary by the organization. In the event of a cancellation by us, we will make every effort to provide a ticket exchange at an amenable date and time to both parties and if we cannot, we will refund the purchase and credit the original payment method.