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Stargazing Tour with Telescopes and Video Astronomy in Sedona
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2 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Discover a new way to explore Sedona's night sky with Chris the "Night Owl" and his team of astronomers! See dust lanes in distant galaxies, the pinkish glow of hydrogen clouds in stellar nurseries, colorful remnants of dead stars, and much more. Our cutting-edge electronic telescopes capture detailed images that normal telescopes can't show you and display them on a big 4K screen. Every object has a story, be it a tiny moon or the largest of galaxies. Your knowledgeable astronomer will share the history, science and humor behind each celestial object. Our tour is kid-friendly and perfect for families, couples looking for a romantic starlit evening, or anyone who is curious about the universe around us.
What's Included
- An observatory-class 14" SCT outfitted for dual visual / astrophotographic use
- Digital downloads of all astrophotography images captured during your tour
- Small group sizes (up to twelve), ensuring a personal and intimate experience
- One pair of Canon 15x50 Image-Stabilized binoculars per session
- Access to desert dark sky sites managed by US Forest Service
- Real-time camera assisted observation of celestial objects
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Your astronomer will meet you in the Sedona Public Library parking lot. They will have a red light on their vehicle. After they greet you, they will ask you to follow their car on a fifteen-minute drive to the actual observation site in the Coconino Nat'l Forest.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
We will guide you to a secluded dark sky site, away from Sedona's city lights.
There, we will set up our telescopes and sweep you away on a cosmic journey!
Using a laser, your guide will trace out the constellations and point out interesting objects like the Milky Way, planets, meteor showers, or passing satellites. Our powerful Canon 15x50 image-stabilized binoculars will be available for you to take a closer look.
Next, we will show you a selection of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters through our telescopes. Unlike traditional astronomy tours, we don't limit ourselves to viewing directly through our scopes with eyepieces. We've outfitted our instruments with special astronomy cameras, so they can capture live video of faint celestial
objects and stream the feeds to our 4k OLED TV. Everyone can see the views
in extraordinary color and detail simultaneously. All the images of celestial objects in our gallery were captured by our scopes, and are representative what you'll see.
Our activity blurs the lines between direct observation and astrophotography. At the end of the tour, you will have a chance to save your favorite images from our video astronomy session to keep.
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour may not be suitable for participants under seven years of age or anyone who has difficulty negotiating uneven terrain in low light conditions.
Operated by Night Owl Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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