The cosmos isn’t just observed—it’s felt, experienced, and embraced. This celestial voyage is crafted to awaken your curiosity, deepen your connection to the universe, and indulge your senses in the brilliance of the night sky.
As twilight descends
Soft red lighting bathes your surroundings, ensuring optimal night vision while luxurious reclining chairs and heated blankets envelop you in comfort. The stars slowly emerge, revealing ancient constellations and celestial formations that have guided explorers for centuries. Witness twilight skies, deep-sky objects, planetary wonders, and astrophotography in an immersive evening guided by an expert.
Hour 1: Orientation & twilight viewing
With state-of-the-art laser pointers and interactive star charts, expert guidance transforms the night sky into a celestial map waiting to be explored. Using tablets equipped with Star Walk and SkySafari, you’ll glide through the heavens in real time, tracking planets, stars, and deep-space objects with stunning accuracy.
Hour 2: Planets & lunar landscapes
Jupiter’s swirling storms, Saturn’s elegant rings, and the moon’s cratered surface come to life through premium eyepieces designed for maximum magnification. Motorized equatorial tracking systems ensure precise alignment for stunning DSLR and mirrorless astrophotography, capturing vibrant, high-resolution images of cosmic wonders.
Hour 3: Deep sky viewing
Gaze into infinity through high-end telescopes, from Dobsonian models offering wide-field views to Schmidt-Cassegrain optics for intricate cosmic details. Binoculars featuring 25x70 magnification unveil sweeping celestial panoramas, while specialized filters refine the glow of nebulae and distant galaxies.
Hour 4: Reflection, advanced viewing & farewell
The journey culminates in an interactive experience where projectors and monitors display real-time celestial maps, deep-space discoveries, and breathtaking astrophotography insights. Engage in trivia, track passing satellites, and share in the quiet magic of meteor showers streaking through the sky.
Inclusive amenities
- Offer warm beverages and snacks, such as hot cocoa, coffee, tea, popcorn, trail mix, cookies.
- Include laser pointers for highlighting stars and constellations.
- Capture group photos under the stars for a lasting keepsake.
Lose yourself in the stars. This is more than a tour—it’s a cosmic awakening. Let the night sky draw you in, where each shimmer reveals a method and every movement above invites humility. Guided by expert narration and cutting-edge optics, this immersion blends comfort, curiosity, and cosmic grandeur across four hours. From twilight silhouettes to deep-sky marvels, where you witness the universe not as a distant spectacle but as a living story unfolding overhead.
Possession of alcohol or Cannabis or any other non-prescription drug is NOT permitted during the course of the tour. The exception is for alcohol served as part of the tour or purchased for a meal. If any drug or alcohol is detected upon boarding the coach at tour departure time, or during the tour, you will be asked to leave. A refund of 75% will be paid within 1 week.
A Night to Marvel Under the Stars | Private Group
Duration: 4.5 - 5 hrs
Start Time: Just before sunset local time
Location: Check Location on Calendar
Rates: $185/person
Group Rates: 8+ $160/person
Ages: 15+
Availability
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About
Immersive Night-Sky Journey with High-End Telescopes & Expert Guide. Celestial Odyssey – Our most immersive stargazing experience. Over the course of 4.5 unforgettable hours, this premium guided tour takes you deep into the night sky with professional telescopes, interactive sky navigation, and real‑time storytelling under some of the darkest skies in the West and Southwest. Beginning just before sunset, you'll ease into the celestial realm with a twilight orientation and constellation walk, then gradually move into hands‑on telescope viewing of deep‑sky wonders, planets, moons, and seasonal cosmic events. With guidance from a trained astronomer and Certified Tour Director, you'll connect with the cosmos in a way that's both scientific and soul‑stirring—whether you're tracing satellites, spotting the rings of Saturn, or simply letting your senses expand beneath the Milky Way. This is more than a tour—it's a transformational journey for stargazers, romantics, families, and seekers alike. Includes constellation laser tour, red lights, and optional keepsake star chart.Brief introduction by your trained astrophysics specialist, covering safety guidelines, equipment usage (telescope, binoculars, laser pointers), and a quick demo of mobile apps like Skymap, Star Walk, Stellarium, or SkySafari. • Overview of the night’s itinerary and a short primer on local atmospheric and celestial conditions.
More info
Bring warm clothes, a red‑bulb flashlight, and your curiosity. Snacks and Drinks are provided. Required signature on Liability Waiver before ticket purchase. A recommended minimum gratuity of 10% of total price is appreciated and can be included in your cart at check out or by scanning the QR Code on your receipt.
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