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Stargazing

There is no more spectacular place to view the stars than in the mountains.

It always brings a smile to our faces when guests truly see the stars for the first time.  Masked by city lights, they have no idea the artwork the heavens unwrap each evening.  And as they gasp when they take in the magical flow of the Milky Way, the twinkling of satellites floating across the sky, or the brightly colored planets, you know they will never look at the night sky the same again.

Here in Jackson, you can view the stars with the experts.  Wyoming Stargazing is a local non-profit that holds a free public stargazing event each Friday at 9:30 pm in Rendezvous Park. Using a gigantic Dobsonian telescope you will see the planets, stars, planetary nebulae, galaxies and so much more.  And while you are waiting for your turn at the telescope, they also have iPads with the Star Walk application so you can explore the night sky.  Local astronomers will brief you on what you are seeing and answer any questions you may have about the evening sky. 

Reservations are not necessary.  As evenings in the mountains can be chilly even in the summer, make sure to dress warmly.  Stargazers are set up just past the driveway at the north entrance to Rendezvous Park (just as you turn onto Teton Village Road).  You can park at the end of the driveway and then walk out to the open space where there will be red lights set up near the telescope.

Wyoming Stargazing also offers private and group programs.  They will come to your home or take you to special locations in Grand Teton National Park and set up a gigantic telescope for you and your friends, sharing the night skies.  You will received individualized attention from their astronomy educators and you can ask all the questions you want about the Universe!  

For more information you can call 1-844-WYO-STAR (1844-996-7827) or email [email protected].

Rendezvous Park
4270 River Springs Drive
Wilson, Wyoming 83014
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