Island Stars: Observatory & Stargazing Studio
Proprietors John Nemy and Carol Legate
Opening June 7, 2012
Stargazers John Nemy and Carol Legate are very excited about opening the new Island Stars Observatory and Stargazing Studio under the breathtaking dark skies of Hornby Island. Their goal is to help you reconnect with your starry heritage at with views of the night sky through large high quality telescopes. The esthetic beauty of the cosmos is captured in the Stargazing Studio.
The universe is a big place; it's nice to have a guide. Hornby Sky Guides, John and Carol will take you on a cosmic journey that unlocks your mind and heart. Each observing session is designed to maximize what the sky has to offer. The best in telescopes, eyepieces and visual aids for observing make for a truly unforgettable "eye at the eyepiece" experience. The Island Star's robotically controlled telescope in the new roll-off roof observatory "goes to" thousands of deep sky objects taking the observer from our galactic backyard to the distant depths of the universe. The goto telescope is truly a marvel of engineering making for an amazing stargazing experience.
Dark skies are a treasure and Hornby Island is the chest. Sky watchers John and Carol live on Hornby Island because of the extraordinary skies. The isolated nature of the island physically and culturally protects the spectacular starry sky overhead. Hornby is a different kind of place and its eclectic residents are part of this natural world. It's a great place to visit.
Take Home Stars; west coast night sky inspired art, photography, publications and music will also be available at the stargazing studio created by John and Carol.
