Stargazing and Astronomy Tours In Southern Utah
Explore Southern Utah’s Beautiful Dark Skies
We host our stargazing and Astronomy tours nightly beneath the internationally renowned dark skies near Hurricane, Utah, where some of the clearest, most star-filled skies in the country await. From red rock horizons to deep sky delights, this corner of the Southwest is one of the best places on Earth to explore the cosmos.
eV2, 4 April 2025.
What to expect
-No hiking: parking and viewing is in the same area. Handicap friendly
-45-minute seated constellation tour: Guests sit in oversized, padded camping chairs, with blankets provided. Astronomer will use a laser pointer to point out the constellations and planets while telling stories, fun facts, mythology and general STEM information related to space.
-45-minute telescope interaction. Our team used a 8” optical telescope and 3-5 high-tech digital telescopes to view stars, planets, clusters, comets, and nebulae. Every target is explained, so you understand what you are seeing.
-All digital telescopes will display the images that have been collected on 10-inch tablets that are mounted to the telescope tripods.
-Discussions can range from what stars are and how the telescopes function, to dark matter and the Big Bang. All levels are welcome, you don’t need to have an astronomy to enjoy!
-Speaking of: please ask! Throughout the tour, guests are encouraged to ask space related questions and the astronomer will do their best to answer.
-After tour is concluded, Dark Skies Astronomy Tours will save all of the images collected on the digital telescopes. The next day a link will be send out giving guests that provided an email address access to all of the images, free of charge.
Our primary location is just outside Hurricane Utah, off of Highway 59. It’s about 10 minutes from downtown Hurricane, 35 minutes from downtown St. George, and about 45 minutes from Zion National Park. Our central location was chosen to both minimize drive time, and to maximize your dark skies experience!
We’re proud to offer a stargazing experience that’s wheelchair accessible and handicap friendly. If you or someone in your group has specific mobility needs, just let us know. We’re happy to help ensure everyone can enjoy the night sky comfortably
eV2, 4 April 2025.
*All the photos you see here, and throughout our site, are ours were taken with our very own telescopes, at our Southern Utah locations, giving you a glimpse of what’s possible on one of our tours. The sky is a living, shifting thing, and as the seasons roll by, new wonders appear while others slip below the horizon. While you may not see these exact sights on your tour, rest assured: we always have a lineup of cosmic showstoppers ready to dazzle.
Once Upon a Night Sky
Step into the storybook of the stars with our immersive astronomy and stargazing tours, where science meets stardust and curiosity leads the way. Whether you’re new to the night sky or a seasoned observer, we’ll guide you through its wonders, revealing glowing nebulae, far-off galaxies, deep sky treasures, and the craters of the Moon in astonishing detail. With high-powered telescopes and sky legends old and new, each tour is a blend of learning and awe, designed to leave you a little more connected to the cosmos.
Our stargazing adventures take place in specially chosen dark sky locations, where the night stretches wide and quiet, and every star has a chance to shine. We begin our journey by settling into a cozy chair as we trace constellations across the sky, sharing their ancient stories and modern meanings, and exploring how the stars once guided travelers across oceans and deserts. As the night deepens, so does our view, as we move to the telescopes, diving into the far reaches of space to reveal hidden galaxies, glowing nebulae, and deep sky wonders you’ve never seen with your own eyes. It’s part science, part storytelling, and all wrapped in the kind of wonder that only the night sky can give.
Dark Skies Astronomy Tours. eV2 4 April 2025.
Ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure? Book your tour with us today and let our knowledgeable guides take you on a journey filled with wonder and discovery.
