Our Story

About Night Sky Adventure – Our Story & Mission

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Experience

Fun for the Whole Family

It’s a thrilling fun experience for all ages! Comments we hear most often while people look through our telescopes are amazing.

Whether you’re 4 or 104, the magic of seeing deep space objects through a powerful telescope leaves everyone speechless. There is nothing quite like witnessing the universe firsthand.

Our Mission

CONNECT with the Universe

With our huge, powerful telescopes and expert, personable astronomers, we’ll guide you through a breathtaking experience you simply can’t get from photos or screens.

For a Thrilling Premium Observing Experience conducted only when the Moon is not up…book space one of our limited attendance (max 16 observers per telescope) Dark Night Sky Tours at our country site located less than 15 minutes from Healdsburg…

Enjoy maximum viewing time beneath a canopy of the Milky Way as we take you on a deep-sky voyage to explore star clusters, star-forming nebulae, and even distant galaxies far, far away.

The Team

Who We Are

Dan and Bill Gordon are brothers. After decades living in different states, Dan moved back to California and together they created a unique business model that brings the professional astronomy observatory experience to public, business and private events and parties.

Both brothers have had a lifelong passion for astronomy. Dan designed, prototyped and marketed astronomy astrophotography accessories for 20 years. From 2007 to 2018 he worked as a Public Affairs Specialist conducting daytime tours and night time star parties at the research observatories of the University of Texas.

Bill is a master woodworker and he raised 4 kids in Healdsburg. Examples of his fine craftsmanship are plentiful in Sonoma County. He has built telescopes, including precision optics.

WE OFFER SEVERAL WAYS TO HAVE THE MAGICAL EXPERIENCE OF FEELING CONNECTED TO YOUR UNIVERSE

Book your own Private Star Party! at your location. Great for parties, special events, weddings, etc. Call 707-708-1570 to set up your Private Star Party

Join a small group for a PREMIUM DARK SKY ASTRONOMY OBSERVING EXPERIENCE at our conveniently located Country Observing Site, about 1/2 hour from Healdsburg, CA. Tours limited to 16 per telescope so everyone gets personal attention and lots of observing time. Tour the Universe and get magical memories of a lifetime! Click on BOOK NOW to join one of our Exclusive PREMIUM NIGHT SKY TOURS