Spot the International Space Station

A Private Tour and Team Building Activity in Montréal

Show your team how to spot the most expensive object ever built fly across the night sky

Orbiting Earth at over 27,000 km/h, the International Space Station has had humans aboard for over 20 years. Down here on Earth, we're able to see it as a bright dot moving across the night sky.

What They'll See and Learn

Your team will walk away confident with new knowledge about the sky:

  • how to use the ISS Detector app to know where and when to spot the ISS
  • learn why we are able to see the ISS as a bright, moving dot
  • get familiar with compasses, directions, and space station flybys
  • get a vivid sense of how large the ISS actually is
  • their space and astronomy questions, answered

Space Station

Team Challenge

On arrival, members will be split into 3 teams.

Using GooseChase (iPhone, Android), teams will see point-based challenges they'll need to work together on during the tour. The team with the most points will be declared winners. If you'd like, we can organize a prize for the winners 😉

After the tour, all the question responses and photos will be collected into a folder you can share with your team.

Photos with a Phone

Using the NightCap smartphone app, I will demonstrate how I take photos of the ISS as it flies across the sky. Below is a sample of photos I've taken of it flying near Montréal landmarks:

Location

The entire tour takes place in Jeanne-Mance Park in the Plateau as the Sun begins to set.

After introductions and setting your groups up, we'll be walking around to different areas of the park.

Telescope in the Park Jeanne Mance

For groups of 14 people or less:

  • $550

For groups of 14 people or more:

  • $550 + $32 for each additional person

Payment:

  • $250 non-refundable deposit taken at booking
  • remaining amount charged at end of tour
  • payment via cheque, e-transfer, or credit card

All prices in CAD, not including GST+QST.

If cost is a concern for your group, get in contact using the form below and we'll work something out.

In the days leading up to the event, I'll give weather reports for our planned event. 

The event will only be cancelled if it's raining or snowing. If it's cloudy, it's not the most ideal conditions, but your team will still learn a lot and have a great time.

If we need to cancel the event, we have several backup options:

  • do an on-site event at your office for a presentation about astronomy apps
  • reschedule for another day

If we need do an on-site event, I will reduce the charge per attendee to $20 each.

Yes! If you have a great view of the sky, let's do it where it's most convenient for you.

Yes, we can plan an itinerary for your team to incorporate dinner and drinks.

Yes, this activity can be adapted to your needs.

  • Don't want the scavenger hunt aspect? No prob.
  • Want to have it be more of a park hang with food and drinks and an ISS tour? Sure thing!

Just get in touch and we'll find a schedule perfect for your group.

The host is Trevor Kjorlien, Space Educator and founder of Plateau Astro.

He has been doing space outreach in Montréal since 2013. He has been featured and has contributed to local press including CBC, CTV, and Global.

Trevor Kjorlien

Yes, this can be done in English, French, or both.

The host is fully fluent in English and about 70% fluent in French.

Let's Talk

Fill out the form below and let's find a date for you and your team!

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