3-Hour Dark Sky Astronomy Tour in Jasper
Planetarium show, telescopes, and binocular stargazing with Jasper astronomy experts
Duration
3 hours
Includes
Planetarium, telescopes, binoculars
Highlights
Explore Jasper’s night sky with astronomy experts from The Jasper Planetarium. Combine a planetarium dome theatre show with telescope viewing, a guided walk to a dark-sky site, and a binocular tour of constellations and deep-space objects.
- Join astronomy experts for a 3-hour Rocky Mountain evening experience
- Watch a planetarium dome theatre presentation
- Follow your guide on a walk to a dark-sky site (about 2.5 km total)
- Spot naked-eye constellations on a laser-guided tour
- Use provided binoculars to view the Milky Way and deep-space objects
- View through telescopes when weather permits
What's Included
- Planetarium dome theatre experience
- Telescope experience
- Binoculars
- 2-year rain-check for unclear aspects on your tour night
Things to know
Ages 4+. No food or drinks except water bottles, and video recording is not permitted. Late arrivals are not admitted.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a refund. With less than 24 hours’ notice, no refunds; you can be rebooked for another date/time (subject to availability). No-shows are not refunded.
FAQs
Check in at least 10 minutes before your tour start time. Late arrivals are not admitted.
Check in inside the main lobby of the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge at the Jasper Planetarium tour desk.
The planetarium portion is inside a climate-controlled dome, but the telescope experience takes place mostly outside. Dress for the weather.
Meeting details
Jasper Planetarium at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge