Stargazing in Moab: Learn the Night Sky with Telescopes

Trace ancient myths and spot passing satellites beneath Moab’s vast starscape

Professional stargazing in Moab is a 2-hour evening activity where you lounge in zero gravity pods and learn constellations, planets and deep-sky objects through state-of-the-art telescopes and laser pointers guided by an astronomer. You start with a walk through a scale model of the solar system, then spend the night viewing galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and more depending on what's visible that evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening stargazing experience in Moab

• Walk through solar system model
• Settle into zero gravity pods
• Enjoy hot beverages
• Learn constellations with laser pointers
• View celestial objects through telescopes

The experience

You arrive at astronomical twilight and begin with a short walk through a scale model of the solar system to orient yourself to the planets before the sky darkens. Then you settle into your own zero gravity pod: a lounger designed to eliminate pressure points so you can recline comfortably for the next two hours without strain. Each pod comes with a blanket and binoculars, and hot chocolate, coffee or tea are available throughout the evening.

Your guide leads a 2-hour program using high-powered laser pointers to trace constellations and locate seasonal triangles across the sky, then moves the telescopes (operated by simple keypad, like sending a text) to show you what's actually out there. Depending on the night, you might see galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, double stars, planets, the moon, globular clusters or comets. The guide shares stories about ancient civilizations, Greek mythology and the evolution of the cosmos as you look. On rare occasions, the International Space Station or Starlink trains pass overhead and are visible from Moab's internationally certified dark skies.

The experience is built around what you can actually see from this location on this night, so the objects change with the season and the sky conditions. Your guide decides what to show based on what's up and what the telescopes can reach.

What’s included

• Zero gravity pod with blanket and binoculars.
• state-of-the-art telescopes with keypad controls.
• laser pointers to guide you through constellations.
• an astronomer guide leading a 2-hour program.
• hot beverages including hot chocolate, coffee and tea.

Information

Lasts 2h, from US$ 200 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 19 May 20273 departing soon ›

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Stargazing Moab

Is this one for you?The guide delivers the program in English, so you follow the stories about mythology and the cosmos as easily as the astronomy. Families with children from age 1 are welcome, though anyone joining should be comfortable reclining outdoors for 2 hours and able to stand briefly during the short walk through the solar system model at the start.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What can I actually see through the telescopes on a stargazing night in Moab?

Depending on the season and what's visible that evening, you'll view galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, double and binary stars, planets, Earth's moon, globular clusters and comets. On rare nights, the International Space Station or Starlink trains can be seen passing overhead. Your guide programs the telescopes with an object list for the night and moves between targets with a single keypad button.

Do I need to stand the whole time, or can I stay seated?

You lounge in a zero gravity pod designed to conform to your body and eliminate pressure points, so you recline comfortably throughout the 2-hour program. The pods come with blankets and binoculars, and you stay in one spot for the entire evening.

What's included in the stargazing experience?

Your admission includes use of a zero gravity pod with blanket and binoculars, access to the telescopes and laser pointers, an astronomer guide for the full 2-hour program, and hot beverages: hot chocolate, coffee or tea. You also start with a walk through a scale model of the solar system before the program begins.

What happens if the weather doesn't cooperate?

The experience depends on clear skies to see the stars and planets. Specific weather policies and rescheduling options are handled at booking or by contacting the operator directly.