Embark on a stargazing adventure in Jordan’s Wadi Rum and witness the breathtaking cosmic views at RumSky, a world-class observatory. Discover the magic of low light pollution and explore the night sky with professional astronomers.
Embark on a stargazing adventure in Jordan’s Wadi Rum and witness the breathtaking cosmic views at RumSky, a world-class observatory. Discover the magic of low light pollution and explore the night sky with professional astronomers.
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RumSky Stargazing Adventure - We start by picking up our guest from all the local camps in Disi Area around 7:45 Pm in winter. (Summer times change, please check with us). Don’t worry we always pick you up after your dinner.
The adventure starts with a 20-minute presentation that takes you on a journey that sheds light on the cosmos.
As the…
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RumSky Stargazing Adventure - We start by picking up our guest from all the local camps in Disi Area around 7:45 Pm in winter. (Summer times change, please check with us). Don’t worry we always pick you up after your dinner.
The adventure starts with a 20-minute presentation that takes you on a journey that sheds light on the cosmos.
As the presentation ends, we step out and begin our trek across the sky. We split our guests in 2 equal groups:
Group 1
Follow the light of the green laser surrounded by a candle track. A professional astronomer takes you around the night sky, explaining how to find directions in the night through the starsââ¬â¢ system.
Then explaining the daily and annual rotation of stars. We show our guests various constellations and horoscopes with the aid of the laser.
We explain ancient mythologies from various cultures. This session takes 35 minutes.
Group 2
Will spend time on large telescopes, computerized with GPS systems. They see various targets like: Galaxies, Nebulae, planets and its moons, etc.
The session is guided by another professional astronomer. This session takes 35 minutes. At the middle of the show. Group 1 and 2 switch.
At the end we take group photo with the night objects.
- Group photo with sky objects using time exposure technique
- Stargazing with large telescopes
- Naked eye stargazing with professional astronomer using a laser
- Free transportation to most local camps
- Astronomy presentation by a professional astronomer in a seated hall
- Group photo with sky objects using time exposure technique
- Stargazing with large telescopes
- Naked eye stargazing with professional astronomer using a laser
- Free transportation to most local camps
- Astronomy presentation by a professional astronomer in a seated hall
- Bottled water
- Bottled water
RumSky offers a premier observatory experience to tourists visiting the enchanting Wadi Rum Area in Jordan. With minimal light pollution, Wadi Rum is among the unique corners of the world where thousands of celestial bodies can be observed. Large telescopes available at RumSky enhance the stargazing adventure. Our expert astronomers will guide you through this once in a lifetime experience!
RumSky offers a premier observatory experience to tourists visiting the enchanting Wadi Rum Area in Jordan. With minimal light pollution, Wadi Rum is among the unique corners of the world where thousands of celestial bodies can be observed. Large telescopes available at RumSky enhance the stargazing adventure. Our expert astronomers will guide you through this once in a lifetime experience!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.