Professional Stargazing Tour in Joshua Tree

Stargazing Joshua Tree
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Up to 24 hours before your scheduled admission.
Q9855WAhelent
2 days ago
This is an amazing stargazing experience! They thought of everything that made the experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible - the set up included comfortable lounging yogibos to lay on, blankets and hand warmers to keep warm, hot drinks and snacks, binoculars to look more closely at the planets and stars, and the best part - telescopes to see nebulas, Jupiter's surface, Saturn and its rings, and even the Andromeda galaxy! It was guided by an astronomer and documented by a photographer. It was truly a worthwhile experience, not to be missed!

Our guides are experienced and knowledgeable and will take you on a journey through our 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.

Departure Point

  • Our observation site is in a remote location with NO cell service or bathroom facilities. You will get detailed directions upon booking. It is crucial to have detailed directions downloaded before heading out.TRANSPORTATION IS NOT INCLUDED.
Return Details
  • Our observation site is in a remote location with NO cell service or bathroom facilities. You will get detailed directions upon booking. It is crucial to have detailed directions downloaded before heading out.TRANSPORTATION IS NOT INCLUDED.
Duration2 hoursLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers physically unable to stand for 30 minutes
Inclusions
  • Blankets
  • Astronomer
  • Yogibo Lounger
  • Telescopes
  • Astro-Binoculars
Exclusions
  • Transportation
  • Restroom
Redemption InstructionsOur 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.Detailed directions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qbF78OUHmtbYw8Dp6vB9PNsTSgNjoIlxBA1Gys41fb8/editTHERE ARE NO BATHROOM FACILITIES ONSITE! PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY!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/stargazingjtreeVoucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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Customer Reviews

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Q9855WAhelent
This is an amazing stargazing experience! They thought of everything that made the experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible - the set up included comfortable lounging yogibos to lay on, blankets and hand warmers to keep warm, hot drinks and snacks, binoculars to look more closely at the planets and stars, and the best part - telescopes to see nebulas, Jupiter's surface, Saturn and its rings, and even the Andromeda galaxy! It was guided by an astronomer and documented by a photographer. It was truly a worthwhile experience, not to be missed!
Justina_A
One of the most magical and awe-inspiring experiences my team and I have ever had. Matt and Chris were incredibly knowledgeable and creative in how they explained the universe, making everything feel accessible and inspiring. We even saw a very bright shooting star! I’ve already recommended this experience to family and friends and would absolutely do it again.
Leslie_P
We had a wonderful time. Our astronomer was friendly and informative. The stargazing was amazing, so many more stars than staying in town.
Junebug818
We attended on a cold, clear night in late November. It was great! The time looking through the scopes was interesting and the time laying down, looking at the stars was amazing. I learned a lot, saw the Milky Way and many constellations and other things. Highly recommend!
Erik_R
The day before our tour, we thought it would be canceled due to rain and heavy clouds—we were so disappointed. The team asked us to wait until 2:00 PM for a final decision, and right on time they called to let us know the tour was still happening, just starting a little later. So grateful they stayed flexible and kept us updated! We arrived at 6:00 PM, and the directions made it super easy to get to what felt like the middle of nowhere—exactly the kind of secluded spot you want for stargazing. The staff was amazing from the start. Matt opened with a fun and engaging introduction to the solar system, using relatable examples that made everything easy to understand. Afterward, he guided us through a fascinating tour of the night sky. Once we moved to the telescopes, the experience became truly incredible. We saw so many celestial objects up close—it felt magical. Even though the weather was cold (luckily it didn’t rain!), the team went above and beyond by providing blankets, chocolates, and hand warmers. Small touches that made a huge difference. This is a fantastic team dedicated to making the most out of your experience. Absolutely one of the best tours we’ve ever taken. Highly recommend!

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