Guided Telescope Stargazing Tour in Breckenridge
Explore the cosmos through a powerful telescope with a professional guide
Duration
1 hr
Ideal For
Up to 12 people
Includes
Optional chairs, red light torches
Highlights
Look beyond the familiar night sky on a guided stargazing experience that blends science and history. Explore with both the naked eye and a powerful Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, led by a knowledgeable professional.
- Learn about planets, stars, and star clusters
- Discover nebulae and galaxies
- Trace humanity's history of exploring the universe
What's Included
- Optional chairs
- Red-light torches
- Hand warmers in winter
Important details
- Ages 6+ only
- Requires good physical health and the ability to navigate uneven outdoor terrain, unpaved surfaces, and stairs in low light or darkness. Not wheelchair accessible.
- For the Summit County local rate, bring valid Summit County ID to check-in.
- Complete a separate signed liability waiver before departure. Each adult 18+ must sign their own; a parent or legal guardian must sign for anyone under 18. Participation requires a completed waiver.
- Wear insulated, snow-ready boots during winter months.
- Do not use cell phones, white-light torches, or flash photography during the tour. Take astrophotography only in designated areas away from the group, using red lights exclusively and keeping camera screens at their lowest brightness.
- Stargazing depends on the weather, and conditions can change rapidly. Your guide determines whether the tour proceeds based on cloud cover or rain.
- Arrive 15 minutes before the start. If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the start, you may not be able to join.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 48 hours before for a full refund; no refund within 48 hours or for no-shows. If the operator cancels for weather, choose rebooking or a full refund. If canceled after reaching halfway, refunds are at the guide’s discretion and may be partial. Weather cancellations are decided no more than 1 hour before start. The same cancellation policy applies to rebooked dates.
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FAQs
No. You'll see live views through the telescope, not the colors and fine detail captured in processed, long-exposure photographs.
Wear warm layers and sturdy, comfortable footwear, and bring a rain jacket. Temperatures drop significantly after dark even in summer, and weather can change rapidly during your stargazing tour.
Meeting details
Carpark at the end of Goodale Road, next to Dillon Reservoir