Fri, Jul 17
|Phil Salafia Canoe & Kayak Launch
Star Gazing Tour with Guest Astronomer
Middletown, CT Beginner friendly Kayaks are also welcome
Time & Location
Jul 17, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Phil Salafia Canoe & Kayak Launch, 180 Johnson St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
About the event
This tour features a unique learning experience led by Jeffrey Dunn, a longtime astronomy educator and former planetarium director. Bring your curiosity as Jeffrey tells us stories of the constellations and teaches us the art of "star hopping"—a classic, practical technique stargazers use to navigate the night sky and locate distant celestial objects by tracking easily recognizable constellations.
About Your Guides: In addition to your two kayaking guides, Jeffrey joins us to bring a wealth of knowledge to our tour. He is the former President of the Seattle Astronomical Society and the founder and the President of the Shoreline Astronomical Society.
Experience the magic of the Mattabesset and Coginchaug rivers after dark on a beginner-friendly starlight paddle through a freshwater tidal marsh. We will navigate the calm, silvery currents and use star maps and compasses to identify constellations in the vast night sky. With lighting and star chart included, this…
Tickets
Tour with Kayak Rental
Wilderness Systems Pungo 120, Life Jacket, Dry Bag, Cell Phone Pouch
$75.00
+$4.76 CT
BYO kayak or paddleboard
Must wear a life jacket: bring your own or rent one on site for $10.
$35.00
+$2.22 CT
+$0.93 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00