ASTRONOMY
Look around you. Signs of the cosmos are everywhere, embodied in everything from vast galaxies to tiny snails. The cosmos is deeply embedded in our DNA.
Physics applies to everything – big and small. Every civilization tells tales of the night sky. Artists have used the sky for hundreds of years as inspiration to craft pictures of the heavens.
EXPERIENCE THE AWE OF THE NIGHT SKY
The absence of light pollution and the abundance of clear nights make Bliss & Stars a great location for stargazing and astrophotography. Naked eye stargazing with beautiful backdrops allows for the most romantic and memorable moments. Or, for a better view, our observatory’s massive telescopes can take you on a journey into deep space.
The Bliss & Stars Observatory has 4 permanent telescopes.
We deliver experiences of all shapes and sizes, such as astronomy photography courses, introductory to advanced stargazing experiences, and Star Bathing Retreats.
DOWN-TO-EARTH ASTRONOMY

HEINE RASMUSSEN, CO-FOUNDER
"Nothing connects us with others and the universe like a night sky. Don't forget to look up."
EXPLORE OUR RETREATS

STAR BATHING

PRIVATE ASTRONOMY RETREATS
BLISS & STARS OBSERVATORY
The Bliss & Stars Observatory has 4 permanent telescopes. The telescopes’ apertures range from 5 inches to 20 inches and focal lengths between 650 mm to 3050 mm. As an added bonus, high-quality camera lenses are available for wide-field pictures of the Cederberg skies.
Our telescopes provide spectacular views of the moon’s craters, the rings of Saturn, beautiful star clusters, and our astrophotography is capable of capturing world-class images of faraway galaxies and colorful nebulas using advanced cameras and filters.