Private Telescope Stargazing Tour in Breckenridge
Explore the cosmos with a professional guide and a powerful telescope
Duration
1 hr
Ideal For
Up to 12 people
Includes
Guide, telescope, torches
Highlights
Discover the night sky on a private guided outing that blends science, history, and live celestial observation. Explore what lies beyond Earth with a knowledgeable professional.
- Observe the sky with the naked eye and a powerful Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
- Learn about planets, stars, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies
- Discover humanity's history of exploring the universe
What's Included
- Optional chairs
- Red-light torches
- Hand warmers in winter
Important details
- No minimum age applies to private tours.
- Requires good physical health and the ability to navigate uneven ground, unpaved surfaces, and stairs in low light or darkness. Not wheelchair accessible.
- Valid Summit County ID is required at check-in for the locals price tier.
- Complete a liability waiver before departure. Each adult age 18+ must sign their own; a parent or legal guardian must sign for anyone under 18. Participation is not permitted without 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 astrophotographs only in designated areas away from the group, using red lights exclusively and the camera screen's lowest brightness setting.
- Stargazing is weather-dependent. Your guide decides whether the tour proceeds based on cloud cover or rain.
- Arrive 15 minutes before the start. Arrival more than 10 minutes after the start may prevent you from joining.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 48 hours before start 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 weather ends the tour at or after halfway, refunds, including partial refunds, are at the guide's discretion. The same cancellation policy applies to rebooked dates.
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FAQs
No. Views through the telescope won't show all the colors and details captured in long-exposure photographs.
Weather cancellations are made no more than an hour before the start, often close to departure, because local conditions can change rapidly.
Dress in warm layers, bring a rain jacket, and wear sturdy, comfortable footwear for your stargazing tour. Temperatures drop significantly after dark, even in summer.
Meeting details
Car park at the end of Goodale Road beside Dillon Reservoir, 232 Goodale Road, Breckenridge, CO 80424