Choose the Night
The venue chooses a suitable evening and outdoor area.
OC Telescope presents
Turn a Slow Night Into a Cosmic Night
Bring an unforgettable telescope experience to your venue—and give customers a reason to stay longer, order more and come back.
A proven local event
Results from Moongoat Coffee
Moongoat Coffee normally closes at 7 p.m. During an OC Telescope star party, the café stayed open for two additional hours and generated $705.90 in net sales, more than $350 per additional operating hour.
About 100
Guests attended
2 hours
Of additional service
$705.90
Event-period net sales
Results are from one event and are not a guarantee of future performance.
Sales beyond normal hours
A New Late-Night Sales Peak
The event created a major sales spike after Moongoat's normal closing time. The late-night activity rose to approximately the same level as one of the cafe's busiest daytime hours.
OC Cosmic Nights can turn otherwise unavailable operating hours into a new revenue opportunity.
Hourly gross-sales chart supplied by Moongoat Coffee. The dark-blue bars represent the event date; the late-night spike occurred during the star party.
A better reason to go out
Why Venues Host Cosmic Nights
Turn an ordinary evening into a memorable local experience that attracts attention, encourages guests to stay and creates new opportunities for sales.
01
Bring People In
Give customers a compelling reason to visit on a slower night instead of staying home or choosing another venue.
02
Encourage More Orders
A longer, social experience gives guests more time and more opportunities to order food, beer or cocktails.
03
Create Shareable Moments
Telescopes, the Moon and guest portraits naturally create photos and videos people want to share.
04
Stand Out Locally
Offer an unusual community experience that customers will remember and associate with your business.
Simple from start to finish
How It Works
We handle the astronomy experience while you focus on welcoming guests and running your business.
Plan the Experience
OC Telescope plans the viewing experience.
Prepare the Promotion
We provide promotional graphics and event information.
Invite Your Audience
The venue promotes the event to its audience.
We Run the Event
We arrive, set up and operate the telescopes.
Weather Protection
Weather is monitored, with rescheduling available if necessary.
We handle the experience
What We Provide
OC Telescope brings the equipment, expertise and promotional support needed to create a memorable astronomy event at your venue.
- ✓Professional telescope equipment
- ✓Experienced telescope operators
- ✓Guided views of the Moon, planets and other visible objects
- ✓Complete telescope setup and breakdown
- ✓A custom promotional graphic and event information
- ✓An OC Telescope event listing and RSVP page
- ✓Weather monitoring and rescheduling when necessary
- ✓Optional You + the Moon instant portraits available for purchase by guests
The exact objects visible depend on the event date, time, weather and viewing conditions.
Straightforward event pricing
Bring a Cosmic Night to Your Venue
A complete two-hour public astronomy activation for breweries, bars, restaurants and other gathering places.
Launch Partner Rate
$400
Two-hour public event
- ✓Telescope equipment and operation
- ✓Setup and breakdown
- ✓Promotional graphic and event information
- ✓Weather monitoring and rescheduling support
Launch partners help us document event attendance and results. With permission, OC Telescope may use event photos, sales data and feedback as future case-study material.
What we need from you
A Venue Ready for the Night Sky
1
Suitable Outdoor Area
A safe, level area with room for telescopes and a guest line.
2
Open View of the Sky
A reasonably open view with outdoor lighting reduced when practical.
3
Venue Promotion
Share the event through social media, email or in-store promotion.
4
Property Approval
Permission to use the event area, including a licensed service area when alcohol is served.
Cloudy night?
We monitor conditions and coordinate a new date when weather prevents safe or worthwhile viewing.
See it in action
A Night Guests Remember
Real guests, real telescopes and the excitement of seeing the night sky together.
“The OC Telescope Cosmic Nights event brought great energy to Moongoat and gave the community a unique reason to visit. It was a memorable experience for our customers and a successful night for the business.”
— David Longridge, President Moongoat Coffee
Planning your event
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before bringing an OC Cosmic Night to your venue.
What happens if the weather is cloudy?+
If clouds or unsafe weather prevent worthwhile viewing, we will coordinate a new date at no additional rescheduling charge.
How much outdoor space is required?+
A level outdoor area of approximately 10 by 10 feet is sufficient for a standard setup. We will review the location with you before confirming the event.
Does the venue need to be completely dark?+
No. Strong outdoor lights near the telescopes should ideally be turned off or dimmed, but lower-level ambient lighting and moody string lights are generally fine.
Can guests have food or drinks near the telescopes?+
Yes. Guests can enjoy food and drinks during the event while following the venue’s normal service and safety rules.
How many guests can participate?+
There is no fixed event attendance limit. Guests rotate through the telescope viewing line throughout the event, subject to the venue’s occupancy limits.
Are You + the Moon portraits included in the hosting fee?+
Yes. Offering the portrait experience does not add to the venue’s hosting fee. Guests may purchase their individual instant portraits separately.
What does the venue need to promote?+
We provide the event flyer and promotional information. Instagram posts are highly recommended, along with email or in-store promotion when available.
How far in advance should a date be reserved?+
Please reserve the event at least two weeks in advance so there is enough time for scheduling and effective marketing.
