Jackson: Grand Teton National Park Stargazing Experience
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Explore the night sky with expert guides and high-powered telescopes in Grand Teton National Park.
About this activity
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration
4 hour
Experience
Highlights
Gaze into deep space with direct light contact from distant galaxies
Enjoy minimal light pollution for optimal stargazing conditions
Understand the cosmos with expert-led astronomy talks
Full description
Embark on a private 4-hour journey into the cosmos at one of the darkest spots within Grand Teton National Park. Compared to our Group Stargazing Programs (offered only June - Sept.) where we combine groups together up to 13 people, Private Stargazing Programs (offered year-round) give all the attention from our enthusiastic Stargazing Leaders directly to you, your family and friends. There will be virtually no wait time to look through our telescopes, which means that during the evening we’ll be able to show you the maximum number of extraordinary objects in the sparkling night sky! We'll pick you up from anywhere in the valley of Jackson Hole so you can enjoy the evening twilight en route to your stargazing program.
From June through September, join a small group of astronomy enthusiasts (2-person minimum to operate the program) and expert Stargazing Leaders for an unforgettable night under the stars. Group Stargazing Programs head out into remote dark sky locations within Grand... moreEmbark on a private 4-hour journey into the cosmos at one of the darkest spots within Grand Teton National Park. Compared to our Group Stargazing Programs (offered only June - Sept.) where we combine groups together up to 13 people, Private Stargazing Programs (offered year-round) give all the attention from our enthusiastic Stargazing Leaders directly to you, your family and friends. There will be virtually no wait time to look through our telescopes, which means that during the evening we’ll be able to show you the maximum number of extraordinary objects in the sparkling night sky! We'll pick you up from anywhere in the valley of Jackson Hole so you can enjoy the evening twilight en route to your stargazing program.
From June through September, join a small group of astronomy enthusiasts (2-person minimum to operate the program) and expert Stargazing Leaders for an unforgettable night under the stars. Group Stargazing Programs head out into remote dark sky locations within Grand Teton National Park. We’ll set up one of our telescopes show you planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies, and more. (Picks ups for Group Stargazing Programs are only offered within the city limits of the Town of Jackson.)
Private and Group stargazing programs include a scenic drive to a remote location, where you'll be equipped with powerful telescopes and iPads loaded with the StarWalk app. We'll also have some camping chairs, blankets, bottled water, and snacks to keep you comfortable Experience the universe like never before, viewing distant galaxies and celestial wonders, all while soaking in profound cosmic insights and a strong sense of our universal place. less
Includes
Experienced, passionate, and knowledgeable Stargazing Leaders
Hotel pick-ups from anywhere in the valley of Jackson Hole between 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm (depending on the season and the number of pick-ups that evening) (Pick-ups are only offered within the city limits of the Town of Jackson for Group Programs)
30-60 minute drive to and from one of the darkest stargazing locations possible in Jackson Hole
2 full hours of telescope time shared with your group
Use of a camping chair and blanket
Bottled water and snacks
Use of an iPad with the StarWalk app to explore the sky with programs with telescopes
Answers to all your burning questions about the Universe
Awe-inspiring and educational stargazing programs for all ages
Some Cosmic SOUP (Sense of Universal Place)