Skylabs NZ

25/04/2026

There are many reasons to protect the night, and every one of them matters.

Tell us what motivates you in the comments. 🌙✨

📷 Photo by Bettymaya Foott.

02/03/2026

We are just one day away from a total lunar eclipse visible throughout the country! Here are the exact timings from start to finish for tomorrow nights blood Moon. New Zealand is one of a few countries that will be able to witness the eclipse for its entire duration.

The best time to see the blood Moon will be from midnight to 1am (New Zealand time), with the peak of the eclipse occuring just after 12:30am. If you manage to capture this beautiful celestial event, be sure to send us your photos!

10/01/2026

⭐⭐⭐ Did you enjoy your stargazing labs? 🔭
We’re over the moon (literally!) when we hear how your night under the cosmos went. Whether you spotted a distant nebula or just enjoyed the quiet of the night, your stories help others discover the magic of the New Zealand night sky. 🌌
Could you spare 60 seconds to share your experience on Google? It means the world to our team and helps fellow stargazers find us.
Tell us one thing that surprised you! 👇
https://g.page/r/CRQIx1P5NzkxEBM/review

10/01/2026

International Dark Sky Week | April 13–20, 2026

From quiet moments under the stars to thriving ecosystems and healthier communities, the night plays a vital role in our lives. International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) is a time to celebrate the beauty and importance of the night!

Join us this April as we “Go Dark” to explore the night and take action to protect dark skies worldwide.

Check out the IDSW site here https://bit.ly/39ORCy1 and plan your celebration!

📷 Photo by Natasha Chortos.

28/12/2025

Please sign and share it.

For as long as Earth has revolved around the sun, night has been part of life’s rhythm.

Now, a private company is proposing to turn darkness into a commodity—using satellites to reflect sunlight onto Earth at night.

DarkSky opposes Reflect Orbital’s proposal and is calling on our community to speak up. The night sky belongs to everyone.

Learn more, sign our open letter, and stay informed as this issue moves forward: https://bit.ly/4jqMN0J

22/12/2025

★★★ Last-minute gift idea? Look up! ★★★

For a limited time, we’re offering special prices on our most popular astronomy experiences; perfect for curious minds, creatives, and anyone who loves the night sky.

✨ Stargazing Tours – Guided nights under the stars, learning to recognise constellations, planets, and deep-sky objects.

🔭 Telescope Courses – Hands-on sessions to learn how to use, align, and truly understand a telescope.

📸 Landscape Astrophotography Courses – Capture the Milky Way and night landscapes with practical, field-based guidance.

These experiences make memorable gifts that last far longer than anything wrapped in paper.

⏳ Limited availability. Last-minute friendly.
Give the gift of wonder, discovery, and unforgettable nights under the stars.

New venue: Rydges Formosa Golf Resort

Gift Cards: https://www.skylabs.co.nz/events-gift-cards
Bookings: https://www.skylabs.co.nz/events

16/11/2025

🚚 🚚 🚚 Check Out Our Free Shipping Conditions!
https://www.skylabs.co.nz/free-shipping-conditions

16/11/2025

🇺🇸 Important Update for Our US Customers🇺🇸
Skylabs NZ has opened a new manufacturing and distribution centre in the US. This means shipping will be faster, cheaper, and free of hidden tax costs. We will start shipping by the end of November. Pre-orders are available now!
https://www.skylabs.co.nz

22/10/2025

New hard case for the Enhanced Bahtinov Mask. Ready for your toughest trips!

03/10/2025

24/09/2025

This is the story of Matteo Paz, a high school student who revealed 1.5 million previously unknown objects in space using AI and old data from NASA. This is what happens when people like Davy Kirkpatrick, astronomer and IPAC (Caltech) senior scientist, gets involved with high school students. Over the last five summers activities, Davy Kirkpatrick has built passion and interest in science and technology in the local high school.
Congratulations to Matteo Paz for winning the first place prize in the Regeneron Science Talent Search and for his first paycheck of US$250,000!

Local high school student makes breakthroughs at Caltech.