The dark skies over Joshua Tree make for excellent stargazing, but this experience takes your nighttime observations to the next level with state-of-the-art night vision binoculars. Spot stars, planets, and other astronomical phenomena that are hidden to the naked eye by modern light pollution. Admire the skies as they appeared for millennia before light pollution and learn about science and legends connected to the stars from your guide. Please note our viewing locations are about a 90 minute drive from the Palm Springs area.

Admire the nighttime skies far from the city lights
Night vision binoculars to spot stars, planets, and other objects in space
Learn about the history and legends of stargazing from your guide
A small-group experience for personal attention and time to ask questions

What To Expect

Make your own way to a secluded location near West Entrance Station in Joshua Tree to begin your stargazing tour. Note: the exact location is provided 24 hours prior to your tour.Join your guide and small group for a drive to the secret location, which has been carefully selected based on viewing conditions. The tour utilizes cutting-edge technology including advanced GEN3 Military Night Vision Binoculars, laser pointers, and binoculars, to explore the celestial wonders. See a sky reminiscent of ancient times and easily witness thousands of stars invisible to the naked eye.The tour concludes back at the meeting point.

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

Include

Gen 3 AN/PVS-7 Night Vision Googles, laser pointers, binoculars, chairs, hand sanitizer

Exclude

There are no Bathrooms