Professional Stargazing in Moab

Overview

Our guides are experienced and knowledgeable and will take you on a journey through the night sky. Learn to find north and the location of our seasonal triangles, constellations and planets. Using high-powered laser pointers, we will provide you an entertaining and scholastic experience, with stories about ancient civilizations, Greek mythology, and the evolution of the Cosmos. Our telescopes are operated with a keypad and are as easy to use as sending a text. Telescopes are pre-programmed with our object list for the night. Pressing one button on the keypad moves the telescope to the next object. We regularly view the following types and classes of objects: Galaxies, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Double and Binary Stars, Planets, Earth’s Moon, Globular Clusters, Comets, and more. Depending on timing, the International Space Station (ISS) and Starlink trains can be seen passing overhead.

Itinerary

1. Moab

   Stargazing Moab is pleased to host you, family, and friends for an entertaining evening of stargazing and astronomy under the internationally certified dark skies of Moab, UT. Starting with a short walk through a scale model of our solar system, our guides will familiarize you with our neighboring planets as astronomical twilight begins to set. Each guest lounges in their own zero gravity pod with a blanket and pair of binoculars. These pods conform to your body, eliminating pressure points to make it comfortable and easy to view the star-filled sky. Our astronomy guides will present a 2-hour program that includes state-of-the-art telescopes and laser pointers to guide you around the constellations and objects of the night sky. We also provide guests an up-close view of celestial objects (galaxies, nebulae, clusters) through our powerful telescopes. Hot beverages are provided as well, such as hot chocolate, coffee and tea.

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How to use your ticket

MUST USE DETAILED DIRECTIONS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MSaQjB4ONpMOQHz6hMj1rYRdlatsE9gXOGWR8076DZ0/edit?usp=sharing Our observation site is in a remote location with NO cell service or bathroom facilities. It is very important to have these detailed directions downloaded before heading out. THERE ARE NO BATHROOM FACILITIES ONSITE! PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY! WE DO NOT PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO OR FROM THE OBSERVATION SITE. Tips are greatly appreciated! If you wish to leave a gratuity for your guides, cash is accepted onsite for your astronomer and photographer. You can also Venmo them directly here: https://account.venmo.com/u/moab

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Not recommended for travelers physically unable to stand for 30 minutes

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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