Under the stars
In January a new star will shine in our home. Boy or girl? We'll reveal all on a summer evening under the open sky – with lanterns, shooting stars and you.
Until our starry moment
Today is the day.
What do you think?
Pink or blue?
Cast your vote – all will be revealed at the party.
Your guess: – one of votes.
Your guess is now in your reply too.
The secret
The reveal
It's aGirl
Scratch from
21 August · 9:30 pm
Scratch with your finger
Our little star is a girl.
Our little miracle
This big already
Today
as big as – about
On reveal day
as big as – about
days until the due date on 15 January 2028
The evening
From sunset to the Milky Way
- 19:30
Arrival
A picnic on the meadow in front of the dome.
- 20:30
Sunset
We count the first stars.
- 21:00
Guessing game
Your guesses under the starry sky.
- 21:30
The reveal
The lanterns light up – in one colour.
- 22:00
Stargazing
Through the telescope, until the Milky Way rises.
The betting shop
Your betting slip
Closest guess wins.
Betting slip
Our guess
- Birth
- Weight
- Length
- Name
It's now in your reply – whoever's closest gets the first babysitting shift.
This is where we celebrate
The venue
Everything you need to get here.
Sternwarte am Hohen Stein
From 7:30 pm
A little observatory on the hill above the village. If the sky is clear, we'll look through the telescope together. Bring a warm jacket – it gets chilly at night.
Am Observatorium 1
01723 Kesselsdorf
Are you in?
RSVP
Please reply by 15 July – the observatory needs numbers.
In case you're wondering
Gifts
Just come and look up at the sky with us. If you'd like to give something: we're saving for a starry canopy for the nursery.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What if it's cloudy?
Then we'll watch the sky in the observatory's planetarium – just as lovely.
Are children welcome?
Of course – bring a torch. There'll be blankets and hot chocolate.
How do I get back?
A minibus runs to the village at 11 pm and at midnight.