Stargazing Tour: Experience Ancient Sky with Modern Tech
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82 Ratings
Joshua Tree

Embark on a stargazing tour like no other, combining ancient sky knowledge with modern technology. Experience the night sky through GEN3 Military Night Vision Binoculars and capture stunning long exposure photos of the Milky Way with your smartphone.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • West Entrance Station - Let’s Go Stargazing Tours in Joshua Tree Tonight

We will be taking a fun and wildly different look at the night sky, one filled with laughter, suspense, wonderment, spiritual connection, story telling along with the occasional “WOW” moments

Connect and Experience the Stars the way our Native American Ancestors did, But with Modern Day Technology We use GEN3 Military Night Vision Binoculars, that light up the sky like it was 1000 years ago. This allows us to see the sky the way our ancestors would have before light pollution. Utilizing this technology allows us to see thousands and thousands of stars no longer visible with our naked eye. The moment you put these binoculars up to your eyes you will be transported to another time. Our guests are immediately blown away by the experience. The Mi’kmaq people call it “etuaptmumk” or two eyed seeing

A highly interactive experience, that allows you to connect to our place in the universe at large and the heavens above

Our tours were previously conducted in beautiful Sedona, Az and now here in the JT

We meet you at our viewing location. We provide all of the Equipment. Just bring your sense of Wonder and be ready to be amazed!

What's Included
  • Gen 3 AN/PVS-7 Night Vision Goggles
  • Laser pointers provided
  • Binoculars available for enhanced viewing
  • Comfortable seating with chairs
  • Hand sanitizer for hygiene maintenance
What's Not Included
  • There are no Bathrooms
Additional Information

We’ll present a unique and entertaining perspective of the night sky, replete with humor, suspense, admiration, spiritual interaction, and storytelling, interspersed with moments of astonishment.

Join us in witnessing the cosmos like our Native American forebears, yet with the advantage of cutting-edge technology. Through the use of GEN3 Military Night Vision Binoculars, we illuminate the sky as if it were a millennium ago, giving us a glimpse into how our ancestors viewed the world prior to the advent of light pollution. With this technology, we can behold countless stars invisible to the naked eye. The instant you peer through these binoculars, you’ll feel as if you’ve journeyed back in time. Our participants universally marvel at the encounter. The Mi’kmaq tribe refers to this as ‘etuaptmumk’, or dual-eye viewing.

LIGHT PAINTING: This is a method of long shutter speed photography which captures the Milky Way with a smartphone.

Location
West Entrance Station
Directions given here are the general area not the actual viewing location. We will contact you 24hrs before your tour to work out exact meeting location based on viewing conditions the night of your tour. Please note our viewing locations are about a 90 minute drive from the Palm Springs area.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Cheric454
Aug 13, 2024
Amazing experience - This was one of the best family experiences we have had. We loved all the stories and of course the view of the stars was fabulous. We highly recommend Tony - an unforgettable night. And we're so excited to dive into his book recommendations!
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R4419gtemmap
Jul 19, 2024
A fun learning adventure in the desert sky with incredible photos. - This was an incredible experience. I saw so many shooting stars and learned more about the night sky than I thought possible. Tony has so much knowledge about stories of the stars from cultures all over the world. I was entertained and also feel like I can read the sky at least a little now. Tony and his cousin looked after our group and made us feel comfortable in the night desert. The photo takeaways are incredible. The emails and directions were clear and helpful. The next time I'm in Joshua Tree I will do this again, because I know Tony has so much more to share. Thank you!!
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V5989smclaired
Jul 12, 2024
Stargazing Tour Full of Wisdom and knowledge - I booked this tour for my boyfriend’s birthday, and he absolutely LOVED it. Tony and Kevin are deeply passionate about the stars, and this is contagious. The stories they told are very inspiring. They go beyond astronomy and offer a lot of wisdom and spiritual insight. The tour lasted much longer than expected because Tony had so much to share; he doesn’t count the hours, and we could have stayed all night. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to understand where we come from, where we are going, and our connection to the Earth and the universe. Thank you both for your generosity! Claire & Paul
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Nomad620153
Jun 9, 2024
One of a kind experience like no other - Wow! What an incredible experience we had on this stargazing adventure. I actually went to one with a different company a week before and nothing compares to the experience that Tony and Cuz provided for our group. Being amongst the Joshua Tree Desert energy (not the parking lot like the other one) was a harmonizing experience, being able to see the stars with the night vision goggles was a one of a kind experience seeing beyond the naked eye while Tony told his stories of our ancestors and how to be able to read the sky like our lineage did in the past was incredible. Nevermind the amazing photos and pictures of the galaxies, nebulas and our group under the Milky Way. If you want to have an experience that you won't be disappointed in absolutely come to Tony!
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Laurajpower
May 1, 2024
Amazing night - It was an amazing night. The night vision googles are really cool. The handwarmers were also very much appreciated. I loved the stories and the fact that we got to have some pictures to remember our tour.
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G6428tugustavoo
Feb 16, 2024
Our universe from our ancient ancestors - Unique awesome experience…. !!! Thanks so much for great fun interesting stories and beautiful views of our universe ….
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240keishac
Feb 12, 2024
So cool! You should do this! - I booked this trip for my husband's birthday. At first it seemed pricey, but after the experience, I think it was totally worth it! The owners are kind and easy to work with; they communicate well, and everything went smoothly. Tony is an amazing storyteller, and we learned so much. The night vision binoculars were spectacular, and the telescopes were some of the best I had used. I've been to a few night sky experiences, and this is by far my favorite. I highly recommend you book directly through the company. I booked months in advance and used a safe number on my credit card through Google. Since Trip Advisor didn't run my card until right before the trip, the number didn't work any more, and without warning, TA canceled my trip TWO DAYS BEFORE I planned to go. We were coming from out of town and had rented a place to stay already. When I tried to rebook the stargazing tour through TA, there was no more availability, and TA makes it hard for you to contact them over the phone. My whole trip was almost ruined! Thank goodness Molli and Tony let me rebook through them at the last minute. They are amazing! Trip Advisor, not so much.
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Venture08612866879
Feb 4, 2024
The best stargazing tour ever - This is the star tour you should take in JTNP!! Tony’s enthusiasm is contagious and makes the night fly by. They make it so comfortable with the best chairs ever and by giving you blankets and hand warmers! The pictures you get are just the final touch that makes this the best! Thanks Tony & Mollie!!
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Sandra_a
Jan 18, 2024
Stargazing in Joshua Tree - We truly had a great time! Molly was extremely helpful in getting us the info needed to find our meeting location and Tony was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained. The ambiance he created was super nice & he definitely opened our eyes and mind to seeing the stars in an very enlightened way! Very memorable with extra special unexpected touches to our visit!
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Heacock9000
Jan 4, 2024
Out of this world experience - This is a great experience. None of us had ever seen the night sky like this! The night vision goggles allowed us to see stars, planets, and even galaxies! We also saw the moon rise over the mountains at Joshua Tree, and we caught a glimpse of a meteor burning through the sky. It was a fantastic experience for all of us.
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