Casual Space 268: Stargazing, Friendship & Following Your Curiosity — with Kevin Rehberg of ClearSky Events
Have you ever looked up at the stars and wished someone could walk you through the wonders above your head — without needing a PhD for confusing telescope parts? Well, you're in luck. In this episode, I'm thrilled (and honestly, a little misty-eyed) to reconnect with my lifelong friend and kindred curiosity-seeker, Kevin Rehberg! Kevin is the founder of his newly- launched company, ClearSky Events, providing a truly magical mobile stargazing experience for people looking to ENJOY the simple wonders of stargazing.
Kevin's love of the night sky began at age 10 with a clunky plastic telescope and a whole lot of imagination. I was lucky to watch Kevin fall in love with the night sky - Kevin was one of my very first friends growing up, when playing with friends meant playing outside. From climbing trees to looking at stars, Kevin has always had a spirit of exploration. I'll never forget how excited he was to assemble & peer through his first telescope and share it with all of us kids in the neighborhood...
Fast forward to today, and he's transformed that passion into something extraordinary: bringing the awe of Saturn's rings, the surface of the moon, and deep-sky galaxies to your backyard — no astronaut suit required.
We talk about:
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The hilariously humble beginnings of his telescope adventures from our backyards
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How ClearSky Events is making stargazing accessible, unforgettable, and portable
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Why curiosity is one of the best forces in the universe (and in life)
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What it's like building a business rooted in joy, family, and sharing wonder with others
It's rare to have a friend who shares your dreams as a kid and grows up to build something that lets others dream bigger. I couldn't be more grateful for Kevin, for his heart, and for this full-circle conversation under the stars.
If you're planning an event, looking for the perfect way to wow your guests, or just need a little wonder in your week — discover ClearSky Events in this week's episode. Contact Kevin and host your very-own, memory-making event TODAY! https://www.clearsky.events/
About Kevin:
Founder Kevin Rehberg's fascination with the night sky began when he was 10 years old. Armed with a comically bad department store telescope and a budding lifelong curiosity, he would venture into shin deep snow to discover the dynamic visual wonders of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, the moon, and beyond.
He quickly realized that the most rewarding part of exploring the night sky was sharing it with friends. A couple equally horrible telescope purchases later, he gifted himself the college graduation present of a state of the art observatory-grade computerized telescope.
From day one with his new telescope, Kevin envisioned a time when future versions of it would be smart enough to make the night sky accessible to even the most casual stargazer. That day arrived with the very recent mainstreaming of smart telescopes.
ClearSky Events is the progression of that eleven year old's passion for sharing the night sky with a jiggly plastic telescope to today's ability to connect the deepest sky wonders with new friends the world over.
Kevin is married to Regina and together they have two wonderful daughters who share that same curiosity for everything big and small in our universe. A long time coming to arrive at ClearSky Events, but worth every minute of the wait. Share that same passion with the guests of your next event.
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