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NOCTUA

Experiences

Every experience is led by our resident astronomers and limited to small groups, so there is always time at the eyepiece.

01

Guided Sky Tour

Planets, nebulae and the stories behind the constellations. We start with the naked eye, move to binoculars and finish at the big telescope in the main dome.

Includes

  • Laser-guided constellation walk
  • Main dome telescope session
  • Hot drinks and blankets
  • Printed star map of the night
Duration
2 hours
From
€65 per person
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02

Astrophotography Night

Bring your camera or borrow ours. You will learn polar alignment, exposure stacking and processing, and leave with your own deep-sky image.

Includes

  • Star-tracking mount for the night
  • One-to-four photographer to guide ratio
  • Processing workshop at dawn
  • Breakfast on the terrace
Duration
All night
From
€180 per person
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03

Private Dome Stay

Fall asleep under the Milky Way. Each dome has an opening glass roof, a heated terrace and a computer-guided telescope you can steer from bed.

Includes

  • Dome for two with private terrace
  • Personal telescope with guided setup
  • Dinner by red light
  • Late breakfast
Duration
1 night
From
€290 per dome
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04

Meteor Vigil

On the peak nights of the great meteor showers we lay out reclining loungers on the open steppe. No telescope needed — just patience and a wide sky.

Includes

  • Reclining lounger and blankets
  • Hot chocolate and pálinka
  • Live shower commentary
  • Shuttle from the visitor centre
Duration
Peak nights
From
€45 per person
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Before you come

We watch the forecast with you. If clouds cover the sky on your night, we move your booking to another date free of charge.

Even in summer the puszta cools down quickly after midnight. Bring warm layers; we provide blankets and red head-torches.

Yes. Guided tours welcome children from six years; the meteor vigil is popular with families.

NOCTUA is a short drive from the Hortobágy visitor centre. We send directions and a dark-friendly arrival route with your confirmation.