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By AstroTours.org

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £39 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Immersive, hands-on stargazing experience.
    • Led by a professional astronomer with years of experience.
    • Ease of access, with no hiking required and amenities provided.
    • Unique blend of hands-on learning, expert guidance, and exceptional equipment.
    • Actively engage with the cosmos seeing celestial wonders with your own eyes.

Activity location

    • Boulder
    • Boulder, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 3900 Longhorn Rd, Boulder, CO 80302, USA | Our meeting point is the Boulder Valley Ranch Trailhead parking lot, offering flat ground, easy access, and a pit toilet for convenience. To ensure you arrive without hassle, we recommend typing "Boulder Valley Ranch Trailhead" into Google Maps for the most accurate directions. Avoid using the physical address directly in GPS systems as it can sometimes mislead. For a detailed driving tour and additional tips, including using public transportation from Denver, please visit our directions page(https://www.astrotours.org/directions). Upon arrival, look for the setup in the southeast corner of the parking lot, opposite the bathroom. Your guide will be easy to recognize with telescopes and astronomy gear set up for the night's adventure.
    • Boulder, Colorado, United States

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Boulder: Guided Astronomy Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 19:00
Price details
£39.08 x 2 Adults£78.16
Total
Price is £78.16
Until Thu, 22 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    High-Powered Telescopes: telescopes for up-close views of celestial bodies.
  • Inclusions
    Professional Astronomer Guide: Expert guidance and insights from an experienced astronomer.
  • Inclusions
    Laser-Guided Night Sky Tour: A laser pointer highlights and explains constellations.
  • Inclusions
    Educational Demonstration Equipment: Includes a solar system model and actual meteorites.
  • Inclusions
    Red Lights: Provided to navigate the viewing area without compromising night vision.
  • Inclusions
    Snacks and Bottled Water: Complimentary refreshments to enhance your experience.
  • Inclusions
    Astronomy-Themed Postcards and Stickers: Take-home memorabilia that captures the essence of your tour.
  • Inclusions
    Business Cards with Quick Reference Guide: A handy recap of the night's topics and sights.
  • Inclusions
    Accessibility Aids: Including a cane for stability while viewing and a step stool for easy access to telescope eyepieces.
  • Inclusions
    Comfort Items: Blankets and scarves are available for use, with hand warmers provided upon request, ensuring you stay warm and comfortable throughout the tour.
  • Exclusions
    While the tour provides some comfort items, guests should bring their own blankets and warm layers, as temperatures can significantly drop after sunset. Additionally, while we cover a wide array of celestial sights, specific astronomical events or objects visible on any given night can vary and may not include all expectations. We encourage guests to bring their curiosity and any space-related questions for the astronomer to enhance their experience.

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Discover the wonders of the night sky just outside of Boulder with our all-ages tour! A professional astronomer will guide you through the cosmos with several large telescopes and a laser pointer. We will explore the wonders of our universe including planets, constellations, star navigation, satellites, nebula, clusters, galaxies, and even shooting stars (if lucky). You'll be able to take in the breathtaking beauty of these celestial objects through our telescopes with your own eyes.

    Accessible by car, Taxi, Lyft & Uber, the tour starts at sunset and lasts for 2 hours. The tour takes place at an easy-to-find trailhead, and there's no hiking required. You'll have the chance to see phenomenal sunsets and wildlife in the area. We provide our guests with a red torch, comfy camp seating, insect repellent, and bottled water (upon request). We encourage our guests to bring questions, a sense of wonder, and warm clothing (as it can get cool after sunset).

    We can accommodate most requests for availability to fit your travel plans (the sooner the request, the better - we prefer to have at least 1 week's notice). Private group rates are flexible, so please contact us for details.

    Please keep in mind that the tour is subject to cancellation if the weather is too cloudy to see any stars.

Location

Activity location

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    • Boulder
    • Boulder, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 3900 Longhorn Rd, Boulder, CO 80302, USA | Our meeting point is the Boulder Valley Ranch Trailhead parking lot, offering flat ground, easy access, and a pit toilet for convenience. To ensure you arrive without hassle, we recommend typing "Boulder Valley Ranch Trailhead" into Google Maps for the most accurate directions. Avoid using the physical address directly in GPS systems as it can sometimes mislead. For a detailed driving tour and additional tips, including using public transportation from Denver, please visit our directions page(https://www.astrotours.org/directions). Upon arrival, look for the setup in the southeast corner of the parking lot, opposite the bathroom. Your guide will be easy to recognize with telescopes and astronomy gear set up for the night's adventure.
    • Boulder, Colorado, United States